Junior Financial Analyst (Entry Level)

Position Overview

Probecho is seeking a highly motivated Junior Financial Analyst to become a pivotal part of our finance team in Berlin, Germany. This full-time entry-level opportunity is perfect for recent graduates or early-career professionals aiming to deepen their financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance expertise while contributing to strategic decision-making processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in generating monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial and management reports.
• Evaluate financial data to detect trends and offer insightful recommendations supporting business choices.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) tasks.
• Create financial models, perform variance analyses, and compile profitability reports.
• Track essential financial performance indicators (KPIs) and identify potential risks and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to cost, revenue, and operational performance assessments.
• Reconcile financial records ensuring accuracy and reliability of data and reports.
• Conduct market, competitor, and industry analyses to aid financial planning efforts.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and business units to gather and confirm financial information.
• Assist with audit processes and guarantee adherence to internal financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain financial databases, spreadsheets, and documentation related to reporting.
• Stay updated with prevailing financial regulations, accounting standards, and market trends.

Candidate Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, and methods of financial analysis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, particularly with PivotTables, formulas, charts, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking, numerical competence, and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail ensuring precision in financial reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Basic familiarity with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis is desirable.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or BI tools like Power BI and Tableau is a plus.
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or another related discipline is preferred. Pursuing or holding certifications like CFA Level I, ACCA, or CPA is advantageous.

Benefits and Professional Growth

• Supportive setting encouraging the development of skills in financial analysis and corporate finance.
• Practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic business planning.
• Mentorship opportunities with seasoned finance experts.
• Clear career advancement pathways to positions such as Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Finance Business Partner, Corporate Finance Analyst, or Finance Manager.
• Experience with contemporary financial systems, reporting technologies, and strategic finance initiatives.
• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.