Junior Financial Analyst

About the Role

Elas na Tecnologia seeks a motivated Junior Financial Analyst to join its finance team in Berlin. This full-time, entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or professionals starting their careers who want to develop expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. The role supports strategic decision-making through thorough financial data analysis and business insight generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports.
• Analyze financial data, detect trends, and offer actionable insights for business decisions.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Develop financial models, perform variance analyses, and generate profitability reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify potential risks and growth opportunities.
• Support cost, revenue, and operational performance assessments.
• Ensure financial records and reports are accurate via reconciliation efforts.
• Conduct market, competitor, and industry research to aid planning efforts.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and business units to gather and validate financial data.
• Assist audit undertakings, ensuring adherence to internal finance policies and procedures.
• Maintain financial databases, spreadsheets, and documentation for reporting purposes.
• Keep updated on financial regulations, accounting standards, and market changes.

Candidate Requirements

• Fundamental knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, and financial analysis methods.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Excel including PivotTables, formulas, charts, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and precision in financial reporting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic familiarity with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis is beneficial.
• Experience or knowledge of ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) or BI tools (such as Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management aptitude.
• Preferably holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline. Professional certifications or progress toward CFA Level I, ACCA, or CPA are a plus.

What We Provide

• A supportive work environment fostering skill development in financial analysis and corporate finance.
• Opportunity for practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business planning.
• Mentorship from seasoned finance experts.
• Career growth potential into roles like Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Finance Business Partner, Corporate Finance Analyst, or Finance Manager.
• Exposure to modern financial tools, reporting systems, and strategic financial projects.
• Competitive pay, robust benefits, and ongoing professional development.