Financial data analyst Jobs in Stuttgart

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.

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