Working Student – Finance (m/f/d)

About this role

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're a fast-growing, Series A/B EdTech platform helping tens of millions of students around the world learn smarter through AI-powered tools and peer-generated content. Our Finance team is looking for a motivated Working Student in Finance to work directly alongside senior leadership, contribute to core financial processes, and help build the intelligent, AI-enhanced workflows that will power our financial backbone.

This is a high-ownership role — you won't just be a pair of hands. You'll take real responsibility, interact cross-functionally, and have a direct impact from day one.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Work directly alongside the Director of Finance & People to support day-to-day operations and keep cross-functional topics moving.

- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and coordinate with external auditors.

- Help ensure smooth and accurate financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

- Assist with operational controlling tasks — prepare monthly reports, maintain trackers, and handle ad hoc data pulls and analyses.

- Identify and pilot opportunities to automate manual finance workflows using AI tools, low-code platforms, and smart integrations.

- Support coordination with tax advisors, auditors, and legal providers.

- Act as a bridge between Finance & People and wider teams such as Growth and Engineering.

- Contribute to building intelligent dashboards and KPI trackers that lay the foundation for a digital finance backbone.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

- Available for approximately 20 hours per week; ideal commitment of 6–12 months.

- Strong analytical skills and solid Microsoft Excel proficiency (formulas, pivot tables, financial data analysis).

- Fluency in German (written and spoken) is required; English proficiency is a strong plus.

- Eligible to work without visa sponsorship.

- Proactive, self-driven, and pragmatic mindset with a builder mentality and enthusiasm for working closely with leadership.

Nice to Have:

- Prior internship or working student experience in finance, consulting, or a high-growth startup.

- Comfortable using AI tools daily and eager to automate workflows; familiarity with low-code platforms is a bonus.

- Basic understanding of German accounting practices; curiosity about IFRS is welcome.

LOCATION

This is an on-site role based in San Francisco, CA, United States. Candidates must be able to work on-site and accommodate their university schedule accordingly. Visa sponsorship is not available.

COMPENSATION & DETAILS

- Part-time working student position (~20 hours/week).

- Ideal contract length: 6–12 months.

- Compensation details to be discussed during the interview process.

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