Working Student – Finance (m/f/d)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're a fast-growing, Series A/B EdTech company building an AI-powered learning platform used by tens of millions of students across the globe. Our Finance team is looking for a motivated Working Student in Finance to work directly alongside our Director of Finance & People in Berlin.

This is a high-ownership role — not a coffee-and-copies internship. You'll be embedded in core financial operations from day one, while also helping us build the AI-enhanced workflows and intelligent dashboards that will power our financial backbone going forward. If you're a curious, proactive student who loves turning messy data into clear answers and wants to work closely with leadership at a high-growth startup, this role is for you.

Commitment: ~20 hours per week | Ideal duration: 6–12 months | On-site in Berlin

Visa sponsorship: Not available — candidates must be eligible to work in Germany without sponsorship.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the Director of Finance & People with day-to-day operations and keep cross-functional topics moving across teams.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes; coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.

• Help ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

• Assist with operational controlling tasks: prepare monthly reports, maintain trackers, and handle ad hoc data pulls and analyses.

• 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 Finance & People and wider teams such as Growth and Engineering.

• Contribute to building intelligent dashboards and KPI trackers that form the foundation of a modern, digital finance function.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

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

• Available for 12–20 hours per week with flexibility to accommodate your university schedule.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables) and comfort with basic financial data analysis.

• Fluency in German (written and spoken); solid English proficiency is a strong plus.

• Eligible to work in Germany without visa sponsorship.

Nice to Have:

• Prior internship or working student experience in finance, consulting, or a high-growth startup.

• Hands-on experience with AI tools and enthusiasm for automating repetitive workflows; familiarity with low-code platforms is a bonus.

• Basic understanding of German accounting practices (HGB); curiosity about IFRS is very welcome.

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

LOCATION

This role is based on-site in Berlin, Germany. Regular presence in the office is expected. Remote work is not available for this position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation details will be shared during the interview process. In addition to a competitive working student salary, you'll get:

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and real ownership over meaningful finance work.

• A front-row seat to scaling a high-growth, mission-driven EdTech company.

• Hands-on experience with modern AI and automation tools in a real business context.

• A collaborative, international team environment in the heart of Berlin.