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.
*Tasks**
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.
*Requirements**
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
*Benefits**
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 don´t accept CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties and due to high volume of applications if you don´t hear from us within max. 3 weeks with an interview invitation please assume that your application as unsuccessful.