Financial Analyst (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities

• You collect, organize, and analyze financial data from various sources
• You conduct trend analysis, variance analysis, and performance analysis to identify patterns and discrepancies
• You analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• You prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for management, stakeholders, and other departments
• You develop regular financial summaries (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to track financial performance against budgets and forecasts
• You assist in the preparation of annual reports and other regulatory filings
• You assist in the creation and management of the company’s budget, working closely with different departments
• You develop financial forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and company objectives
• You monitor budget vs. actual performance and provide explanations for variances
• You create and maintain complex financial models to project the company’s future financial performance
• You use financial models to evaluate potential investment opportunities, new products, or cost-saving initiatives
• You conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to assess the impact of different business decisions
• You identify financial risks and opportunities related to business activities
• You develop strategies to mitigate financial risks, including hedging strategies or investment diversification

Your profile

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is a plus
• You have several years of experience in financial analysis or in a similar role
• You have a strong ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making
• You ensure precision in handling financial data, guaranteeing accuracy in reports, forecasts, and all financial documentation
• You possess an in-depth understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and economic indicators that guide your analysis and reporting
• You are highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling software, and financial reporting tools (e.g., QAD, SAP, Oracle), enabling you to manage and interpret financial data effectively
• You can clearly convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders, both in written reports and through impactful presentations
• You are creative in finding solutions to financial challenges and excel at optimizing processes to improve financial outcomes
• You have the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• You work well with cross-functional teams, actively sharing insights and knowledge, and contributing to the overall success of the team
• Proficiency in English and German is required

What we offer

• Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic team
• Exciting field of work at the interface between business and climate protection
• A casual work environment with impact
• A comprehensive introduction to our team and processes while providing the space to develop your own solutions – new ideas are expressly welcome
• Remote work possible if preferred

OUR MISSION:
We let values GROW:

• we grow well financed, managed and monitored forests and ecosystems
• we grow long-term alliances with project stakeholders and clients
• we grow financial mechanisms and payment for ecosystem services to scale and improve projects
• we grow transparency and traceability through robust carbon standards, digital solutions, and earth observation technologie
• we grow the competency of our team by trainings, education and onboarding world leading experts

We create positive impact on our CLIMATE: 

• we partner with implementation organizations, international investors and development banks to develop the most robust climate projects  
• we help industry clients to account and manage their greenhouse emissions  
• we monitor, report and verify impact and results of performance indicators  
• we create climate solutions that are based on scientific research  
• we initiate transformation to fight climate change and to achieve carbon targets

We take ACTION:

• we mobilize finance for ecosystem services and develop new integrated value chains together with local stakeholders  
• we use nature to build robust and proven carbon sinks by applying internationally recognized carbon standards and methodologies  
• we turn carbon reduction plans into concrete action, and projects  
• we think new ways and combine proven nature-based solutions with innovative financial mechanisms and state-of-the-art technology  
• we unlock new climate action project types and promote developing of new methodologies for carbon sinks