Financial Analys German language skills essential

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&A financial modeling reporting and German HGB expertise with a strong focus on building scalable finance processes systems and decision-support capabilities.

You will work closely with Accounting Sales and other functions to translate financial data into actionable goals and insights.

• 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
• Build maintain and improve integrated financial models covering P&L balance sheet cash flow liquidity investment cases sensitivities and growth scenarios
• Perform detailed actual-vs-budget/forecast variance analysis identify underlying operational and financial drivers challenge assumptions and recommend corrective actions
• Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting KPI dashboards executive analyses and other materials for senior management
• 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
• Partner closely with Accounting during month-end quarter-end and year-end processes ensuring reliable financial data
• Develop scalable FP&A processes reporting structures KPI frameworks financial controls and planning methodologies capable of supporting increasing revenue headcount and organizational complexity
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis supporting pricing cost optimization
  investment decisions organizational planning and other strategic initiatives.
• 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
• Support the evolution of the Finance function as we grow including standardization automation internal controls documentation governance and process improvement.

• Degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related field
• CFA Bilanzbuchhalter Controller qualification or similar professional certification is helpful
• Experience in FP&A Controlling Corporate Finance Financial Analysis or a comparable finance role
• Strong practical knowledge of German HGB and experience working with financial statements and reporting in a German business environment
• Strong understanding of P&L balance sheet cash flow management accounting budgeting forecasting working capital and financial performance management
• Advanced Excel skills including complex financial modeling sensitivity/scenario analysis PivotTables etc.
• Able to operate effectively in a scaling company including improving processes that may initially be manual fragmented or insufficient for future organizational requirements.
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
• Able to identify the commercial implications behind the numbers
• Able to communicate complex financial topics clearly and concisely
• High degree of ownership independence and execution discipline; able to prioritize
• German and English language skills are essential

• A distributed open team with a passion for working on and within the open source community
• Promoting and selling a product which pushes the boundaries of technology and with a global user and contributor community
• A competitive salary
• Flexibility for a healthy work-life balance
• Time for personal growth and education

We are looking for somebody with ambition and drive who would like to grow and learn.

Please note that we dont accept CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties and due to high volume of applications if you dont hear from us within max. 3 weeks with an interview invitation please assume that your application as unsuccessful.