Strategic Finance Associate

Selby Jennings; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Selby Jennings in Germany, Berlin, seeks a Finance & Strategy Associate to work with senior leadership on strategic finance initiatives, performance analysis, and growth projects. The role offers exposure to executive decision-making and a pathway into Corporate Development and FP&A.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in M&A Investment Banking or Corporate Finance, strong modelling and Excel skills, and fluent German plus professional English.

Qualifikationen

• This role requires 1–2 years of experience in M&A Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, or Deal Advisory.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial insights.
• Native or fluent German and professional English proficiency.
• Academic background in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or related discipline.

Aufgaben

• Support senior leadership with financial and strategic decision‑making.
• Analyse business performance across regions, units and growth initiatives.
• Build financial models to evaluate strategic opportunities and investments.
• Present actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure integrity of financial information.

Kenntnisse

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Finance/Economics degree

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Berlin, Germany | German Speaking | High-Growth Technology & Healthcare Platform

Looking to move from Investment Banking or Corporate Finance into a strategic in-house role with genuine commercial impact?

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, technology-enabled healthcare platform that is transforming how care is delivered across Europe. The business combines innovative technology with a mission-driven approach, creating scalable solutions within a highly fragmented and essential market.

Following continued expansion, the company is seeking a Finance & Strategy Associate to work directly with senior leadership on strategic finance initiatives, operational performance analysis, and growth projects. This role offers significant exposure to executive decision-making and provides an excellent pathway into Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, FP&A, and broader business leadership responsibilities.

The Opportunity

This is a highly visible position sitting at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations. You will support leadership in evaluating business performance, driving growth initiatives, and helping shape the company's long-term expansion strategy.

For candidates coming from M&A Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, or Valuations, this represents an exceptional opportunity to transition into industry while continuing to leverage your analytical and financial modelling expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Commercial Analysis

• Support senior leadership with financial and strategic decision-making.
• Analyse business performance across multiple regions, business units, and growth initiatives.
• Conduct profitability, margin, and operational performance analysis.
• Build financial models to evaluate strategic opportunities and investment decisions.
• Present actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Monitor business performance against budget and strategic objectives.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and identify key financial drivers.
• Support longer-term planning and business optimisation initiatives.

Growth & Expansion Projects

• Evaluate new market and expansion opportunities.
• Analyse investment requirements, expected returns, and operational implications.
• Support business case development for strategic initiatives and growth investments.
• Work closely with leadership teams on high-priority projects across the organisation.

Data & Reporting

• Develop and maintain financial reporting and management dashboards.
• Monitor key operational and financial KPIs.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial information across systems.
• Leverage large datasets to generate insights that inform business strategy.

Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• 1-2 years of experience in M&A Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Deal Advisory.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with complex datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to translate analysis into commercial insights.
• A strong academic background in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Native or fluent German language skills and professional English proficiency.
• A desire to move from advisory into a high-growth, entrepreneurial operating business.

Why Join?

• Direct exposure to founders, executives, and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions in a rapidly scaling business.
• Broad exposure across strategy, corporate finance, operational finance, and growth initiatives.
• Fast-paced environment offering accelerated responsibility and career progression.
• Strong stepping stone towards Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, or future leadership roles.
• Mission-driven business combining technology, healthcare, and operational excellence.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with significant opportunities for personal development.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an Analyst or early Associate looking to transition from Investment Banking or Corporate Finance into a strategic in-house finance role where they can have a tangible impact on business growth and work closely with decision-makers on the future direction of the company.