FP&A Coordinator / Business Analyst (m, f, d)

Temporary, Full-time · Berlin

Über uns

Die Gisma University of Applied Sciences, die 1999 als Gisma Business School gegründet wurde, ist eine führende Hochschule für innovative und kreative internationale Geschäfts-, Technologie- und Ingenieurwissenschaften. Unser einzigartiger Lehransatz kombiniert praktische Erfahrungen in diesen Bereichen mit der Entwicklung analytischer Fähigkeiten und einem Verständnis für moderne Theorien durch personalisiertes, praxisorientiertes und interaktives Lernen. Die Gisma ist Teil der Global University Systems (GUS), einem der vielfältigsten Netzwerke von Hochschuleinrichtungen auf der ganzen Welt. GUS bildet in einer Vielzahl von Programmen aus, darunter Bachelor- und Masterstudiengänge, Englischsprachkurse sowie Berufs-, Unternehmens- und Führungskräfteausbildung. An 57 Standorten, u.a. in Großbritannien, Kanada, den Vereinigten Staaten, der Karibik, Irland, Israel, Singapur und Deutschland, bilden rund 87.000 Studierende ein internationales Netzwerk, um gemeinsam zu lernen.

Your Responsibilities

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Finance Team in Berlin on a full-time/40 hour a week basis, starting as soon as possible.

The opportunity:

This role offers the chance to play a key part in strategic decision-making by overseeing financial planning and analysis for higher education institutions. The position focuses on forecasting, budgeting, liquidity planning, and providing actionable insights through robust financial models and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will:

Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function for higher education institutions, including:
- Preparing forecasts, budgets, and business plans
- Monitoring actual performance in accounts receivable and payable against budgets and forecasts
- Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver FP&A objectives
- Developing and maintaining liquidity plans
Design and refine financial models to enhance performance tracking, scenario analysis, and financial reporting
Collaborate with accounting teams on expense allocation and reconciliation processes
Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and Treasury teams to ensure alignment and accuracy across financial operations
Partner with sales and marketing teams to forecast and monitor student enrolments
Support the development and maintenance of Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards and visualizations, ensuring meaningful KPIs and actionable insights are delivered to stakeholders
Perform other ad hoc financial and administrative duties as required

Your profile

5–10 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or a related finance role
Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting principles
Proficiency with accounting software or ERP systems
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in German is a plus
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a positive approach to problem-solving
Adaptable and flexible, able to thrive in dynamic and evolving environments
Strong mathematical and technical skills, with advanced computer proficiency
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly and confidently
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Hands-on, flexible, and collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to teamwork and daily operational excellence

Why us?

Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international culture
After successfully passing the probationary period, we offer subsidies for employees’ well-being through our health budget with preventive and aftercare services
Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business, and science
Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concepts
Personal and professional development

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About us

Gisma University of Applied Sciences, first established in 1999 as Gisma Business School, is a leading university of applied sciences for innovative and creative international business, technology, and engineering innovation. Our Global MBA program has been recognized for its excellence through the highly acclaimed AMBA accreditation, reinforcing our reputation in the industry. Recently, we have expanded our programme portfolio into the fields of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Our unique teaching approach combines practical experience in these fields with the development of analytical skills and an understanding of contemporary theories through personalized, hands-on, and interactive learning. Gisma is part of Global University Systems (GUS), an international education business, which is represented by over 87,000 students in nearly 60 locations across the globe, providing students with opportunities for global exposure and a unique learning experience.

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