Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related subject, or relevant work experience., At least three years of professional experience in controlling or corporate finance departments., Outstanding analytical skills and a structured way of thinking and working., Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with very good written and spoken English skills..

Key responsabilities:

Prepare targeted analyses and evaluations supporting management's decision-making and strategic planning.

Collect and analyze financial and business data from various sources.

Build clear, accurate, and reliable financial models and dashboards.

Produce convincing documents and presentations for management regarding findings and recommendations.

Job description

Exasol accelerates insights from the world’s data. Our in-memory technology, massively parallel processing (MPP) technology, is specifically designed for analytics, enabling businesses to turn data into actionable insights.

At Exasol, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in data analytics, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of data technology. Join our diverse, remote-first team where more than 30+ languages (and counting!) are spoken, and every voice is valued. We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to help shape the future of data technology.

As an (Assistant) Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, you are a key pillar in management reporting, performance analysis, and business forecasting. You work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate internal and external reporting. You monitor financial and non-financial KPIs and independently carry out variance analyses and the associated cause analyses and prepare the corresponding recommendations for action. You drive budget planning based on your evaluations of historical key figures and ongoing forecasts.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare targeted analyses and evaluations supporting the management's decision-making and strategic planning.
Collect and analyze financial and business data from internal and external data sources.
Build clear, accurate and reliable financial models and dashboards.
Develop your own opinions and hypotheses to increase value in the company and actively discuss these with your teammates and internal business partners.
Develop structures, processes and systems in collaboration with other business departments to create routine and automated visibility of company performance.
Deliver reliable, clear results in the event of ad hoc requests from management.
Produce convincing documents and presentations for your manager and important decision-makers in the company, and communicate them regarding findings and recommendations for action.

Required Qualifications:

Degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related subject, or relevant work experience.
At least three years of professional experience in controlling or corporate finance departments of a dynamic company, in a management consultancy, in an accounting firm, or in another similar environment.
Outstanding analytical skills and a structured way of thinking and working.
Enthusiastic and open-minded personality able to work in a rapidly changing work environment.
Ability to create transparency and find solutions.
Working knowledge of accounting statements.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Very good written and spoken English skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with financial planning and BI tools (Jedox, MS Power BI or similar).
Experience with Excel VBA, SQL, Python, or similar.
German (native) speaker.

How We Work at Exasol:

Own Your Impact: At Exasol, you are not just a cog in the machine; you will step into immediate ownership of projects, driving them forward with a refreshing level of autonomy.
Thrive in a Global Team: Join a vibrant, international community where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is key, and feedback fuels growth.
Learn, Grow, Lead: We are invested in your development! Continuous knowledge-sharing, "Coffee and Learn" sessions, exciting events, and dedicated leadership programs empower you to soar.
Work on Your Terms: Flexibility is the name of the game! Enjoy adaptable hours, remote options, and "workcations" for the ultimate work-life balance.
Growth That Goes Beyond the Office: Dive into a comprehensive onboarding experience, fun team events, and a deep commitment to diversity and sustainability. We care about your holistic well-being.
Rewards that Matter: Monthly home office allowance, volunteering options, floating days, and secure pension plans (location-dependent) prove we value your contributions.

Our values drive our unique and inclusive culture, discover how they shape your Exasol experience. Learn more about our core values at Exasol.

About Exasol:

Take the next step in your career journey. Visit www.exasol.com to explore our current job openings, and follow us on LinkedIn to see what it is like to work at Exasol.

Exasol is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks to life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.

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