Working Student - Finance (m/f/d)

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ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a hands-on finance working student position embedded within a lean, high-growth EdTech company. You'll work directly alongside the Director of Finance & People, supporting core financial operations while helping build AI-enhanced workflows and intelligent dashboards that strengthen the company's financial infrastructure.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Support day-to-day finance operations and keep cross-functional topics moving alongside senior leadership.

- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and coordinate with external auditors.

- Help ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

- Prepare monthly reports, maintain trackers, and carry out ad hoc data pulls and analyses for operational controlling.

- Identify and pilot opportunities to automate manual finance workflows using AI tools, low-code platforms, and smart integrations.

- Support coordination with tax advisors, auditors, and legal providers.

- Act as a bridge between the Finance & People team and functions such as Growth and Engineering.

- Contribute to building intelligent dashboards and KPI trackers as part of a broader digital finance backbone.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

- Available for approximately 20 hours per week with a preferred commitment of 6–12 months.

- Strong analytical skills and solid Excel proficiency (formulas, pivot tables); comfortable turning messy data into clear answers.

- Fluent in German and English, written and spoken — German fluency is required.

- Comfortable using AI tools daily and enthusiastic about automating workflows; familiarity with low-code platforms is a plus.

- Basic understanding of German accounting practices is a plus; curiosity about IFRS is welcome.

- Prior experience in finance, consulting, or a startup environment is a plus but not required.

- Proactive, self-driven, and pragmatic — you have a builder mentality and thrive working directly with leadership.

- Must be eligible to work in Germany without visa sponsorship.

LOCATION

On-site in Berlin, Germany. Visa sponsorship is not available.