Financial Analys - German language skills essential

<p>We are looking for an analytical, commercially minded Financial Analyst to strengthen our Finance function and support the company through its next stage of growth. This role combines FP&#x26;A, financial modeling, reporting, and German HGB expertise with a strong focus on building scalable finance processes, systems, and decision-support capabilities.</p> <p>You will work closely with Accounting, Sales and other functions to translate financial data into actionable goals and insights.</p> <h2>Tasks</h2> <ul> <li>Own and improve budgeting, forecasting, rolling forecasts, long-term planning and data analysis ensuring that we are aligned with finances as well as our growth targets</li> <li>Build, maintain, and improve integrated financial models covering P&#x26;L, balance sheet, cash flow, liquidity, investment cases, sensitivities, and growth scenarios</li> <li>Perform detailed actual-vs-budget/forecast variance analysis, identify underlying operational and financial drivers, challenge assumptions, and recommend corrective actions</li> <li>Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting, KPI dashboards, executive analyses, and other materials for senior management</li> <li>Maintain a strong understanding of German HGB accounting and reporting principles and ensure management reporting, planning, and financial analysis are appropriately aligned with statutory accounting</li> <li>Partner closely with Accounting during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, ensuring reliable financial data</li> <li>Develop scalable FP&#x26;A processes, reporting structures, KPI frameworks, financial controls, and planning methodologies capable of supporting increasing revenue, headcount and organizational complexity</li> <li>Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis supporting pricing, cost optimization,<br> investment decisions, organizational planning and other strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Establish and monitor relevant financial and operational KPIs, including revenue, gross margin, OPEX, EBITDA, cash flow, working capital, productivity, and other business-specific performance indicators</li> <li>Support the evolution of the Finance function as we grow, including standardization, automation, internal controls, documentation, governance, and process improvement.</li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field</li> <li>CFA, Bilanzbuchhalter, Controller qualification, or similar professional certification is helpful</li> <li>Experience in FP&#x26;A, Controlling, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, or a comparable finance role</li> <li>Strong practical knowledge of German HGB and experience working with financial statements and reporting in a German business environment</li> <li>Strong understanding of P&#x26;L, balance sheet, cash flow, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, working capital, and financial performance management</li> <li>Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modeling, sensitivity/scenario analysis, PivotTables etc.</li> <li>Able to operate effectively in a scaling company, including improving processes that may initially be manual, fragmented, or insufficient for future organizational requirements.</li> <li>Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail</li> <li>Able to identify the commercial implications behind the numbers</li> <li>Able to communicate complex financial topics clearly and concisely</li> <li>High degree of ownership, independence, and execution discipline; able to prioritize</li> <li>German and English language skills are essential</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>A distributed, open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community</li> <li>Promoting and selling a product which pushes the boundaries of technology and with a global user and contributor community</li> <li>A competitive salary</li> <li>Flexibility for a healthy work-life balance</li> <li>Time for personal growth and education</li> </ul> <p>We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive who would like to grow and learn.</p> <p>Please note that we don´t accept CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties and due to high volume of applications if you don´t hear from us within max. 3 weeks with an interview invitation please assume that your application as unsuccessful.</p> <p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>