About The Role

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Finance Engineer role sits at the intersection of finance operations and technology, reporting directly to the Director of Finance & People at a Series B EdTech company. You'll act as a strategic force multiplier — both running core financial processes and building the automated, data-driven infrastructure that will power the company's next stage of growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Own key financial processes including monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and coordinate with external auditors.
Drive operational controlling: budget planning, financial forecasting, and liquidity management.
Prepare decision briefs and lead cross-functional finance initiatives alongside senior leadership.
Build and deliver monthly financial reporting with data-driven analysis to support growth and investment decisions.
Identify and implement finance workflow automation using AI tools, low-code platforms, and smart integrations.
Support financial modeling for growth and innovation projects, acting as a sparring partner to the management team.
Manage relationships with external tax, audit, and legal advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
Help build the company's digital finance backbone, including intelligent dashboards, predictive KPIs, and scalable ERP/treasury architecture.
Serve as the connective tissue between Finance & People and functions such as Growth and Engineering.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

1–3 years of finance experience, ideally from a Big 4 advisory firm or a high-growth startup environment.
Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from a strong academic background.
Solid grounding in German accounting standards (HGB) and familiarity with IFRS.
Strong FP&A skills: budgeting, forecasting, controlling, and liquidity management.
Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort using AI tools to enhance and automate daily workflows.
Familiarity with BI tools or low-code platforms is a plus.
Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).
Proactive, self-driven, and energised by building from scratch in a fast-paced startup environment.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.