Visiting Finance Analyst

Overview

About the Role A fast-growing, Series A/B EdTech startup based in Berlin is looking for a Visiting Finance Analyst to join its Finance team on a full-time, on-site basis. This is a rare early-career opportunity to work directly alongside senior leadership, including the Director of Finance & People, and gain hands-on experience building a modern finance function from the ground up. You'll have r

What you'll do

• About the Role A fast-growing, Series A/B EdTech startup based in Berlin is looking for a Visiting Finance Analyst to join its Finance team on a full-time, on-site basis.
• This is a rare early-career opportunity to work directly alongside senior leadership, including the Director of Finance & People, and gain hands-on experience building a modern finance function from the ground up.
• You'll have real ownership of workstreams, direct access to decision-makers, and a front-row seat to how a high-growth tech company manages its finances.
• The company operates a widely used AI-powered learning platform with tens of millions of users globally across more than 30 countries.
• What You'll Do Work directly alongside the Director of Finance & People as a hands-on contributor, acting as a trusted right hand across projects and priorities.
• Prepare decision briefs and support cross-functional initiatives, keeping projects on track across Finance, Growth, Engineering, and Legal.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and coordinate with external auditors.
• Contribute to accurate, reliable financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with operational controlling, including budget planning, financial forecasting, and liquidity tracking.
• Build monthly reports, conduct ad hoc deep dives, and translate data into clear, decision-ready analysis.

Requirements

• Practical experience with Engineering.
• Relevant academic or project background for a Visiting Finance Analyst role.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Comfortable working on-site in Berlin.

Skills