Working Student Financial Steering (M/F/D)

How you can contribute to gridX

Join our dynamic Finance team as we embark on a mission to revolutionize the energy market!

We’re looking for a highly motivated working student to join our Financial Steering team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain a holistic overview of finance operations and sharpen your expertise in the professional world alongside a very skilled and passionate team. You’ll be part of a highly motivated, supportive, and fun team where collaboration and creativity thrive. If you’re eager to contribute and grow in a vibrant atmosphere, then apply now!

The position is available from January 2025.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive overview of finance: You’ll get hands-on experience across the entire finance spectrum, from accounting to controlling and budgeting, ensuring you learn every aspect of the department.
• Collaboration with key stakeholders: Work closely with our accounting and finance management teams to support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Contribution to controlling development: Assist in the development of sales, production, and human resources controlling in close cooperation with the respective teams.
• Supporting financial forecasting: Take on a supportive role in preparing long-term budgets, as well as medium- and short-term operational forecasts.
• Assisting with stakeholder inquiries: Help address regular and ad-hoc inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and support.
• Driving process optimization: Help improve our finance, planning, and controlling processes while contributing to the automation and optimization of these workflows.

Qualifications

• Academic background: Basic finance and accounting knowledge, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s study in finance, accounting, financial engineering, business analytics, or a related field. You are still enrolled as a student for at least one year.
• Practical experience: You have some initial experience in financial accounting (HGB/IFRS) or management accounting (reporting and budgeting), either through studies, projects, or work experience. While not a requirement, experience from a Big Four is valued.
• Data analysis skills: Familiarity with Big Data analysis tools (e.g. Power BI) is a plus but not mandatory.
• Tech proficiency: You are comfortable using the MS Office suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) as well as Google products.
• Key strengths: You’re an absolute team player with a GetShitDone mentality, enjoying cross-team collaboration. Furthermore, you stand out for your analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and keen attention to detail.
• Language skills: Fluency in English is essential, while German is a plus.

Why gridX

• Personal development: Annual development budget of 300 Euros per employee.
• Employee discounts: Access to gridX Corporate Benefits.
• Modern workplace in the hearts of Aachen and Munich.
• Experience the gridX culture at the annual team week, regular team events , and receive 100 Euros on top per employee for your department event.
• We will donate 20 Euros to a charity of your choice on your birthday.

If you want to take up the challenge, please send us your complete and detailed application and accompany us on our mission to disrupt the energy sector!

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