Finance Engineer

About the Role

We're a Series A/B EdTech company building an AI-powered peer learning platform used by tens of millions of students worldwide. Our finance function is lean, high-impact, and scaling fast - and we're looking for a Finance Engineer who is equal parts operator and builder.

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance & People, you'll be a true force multiplier: running financial processes end-to-end, driving automation, and helping architect the digital finance backbone that will power our next stage of growth. This is an on-site role based in Berlin, Germany.

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Fluency in German and English is required.
What You'll Do

• Act as a strategic right hand to the Director of Finance & People - prepare decision briefs, run cross-functional initiatives, and serve as a sparring partner to the management team.
• Own and manage key financial processes including monthly, quarterly, and annual close; coordinate with external auditors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure continuity and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining compliance with German accounting standards (HGB) and IFRS.
• Drive operational controlling: budget planning, financial forecasting, and liquidity management.
• Build and deliver monthly financial reporting; conduct data-driven analysis to inform growth and investment decisions.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across finance workflows using AI tools, low-code platforms, and smart integrations.
• Support financial modeling for growth and innovation projects.
• Manage relationships with external advisors - tax, audit, and legal providers across jurisdictions.
• Serve as the key link between Finance & People and other functions including Growth and Engineering.
• Help build a scalable digital finance foundation: intelligent dashboards, predictive KPIs, and ERP/treasury architecture.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 1-3 years of finance experience, ideally from a Big 4 advisory firm or a high-growth startup (or both).
• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from a strong university.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Hands-on experience with FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, controlling, and liquidity management.
• Solid knowledge of German accounting (HGB) and familiarity with IFRS.
• Experience using AI tools to automate and improve finance workflows.
• Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).
• Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating at pace in a startup environment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• A genuine builder mindset with a focus on process improvement and automation.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Power BI, Metabase) or low-code platforms.
• Experience working across multiple legal jurisdictions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: €50,000 - €60,000 per year, depending on experience.
• High-ownership role with direct exposure to senior leadership and company strategy.
• Opportunity to build finance infrastructure from the ground up at a globally scaling EdTech company.
• Collaborative, international team environment in central Berlin.

Location

This is a fully on-site role based in Berlin, Germany. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Berlin. Visa sponsorship is not available.