Working Student - Finance (m/f/d)

Knowunity is building the future of learning, and our Finance function needs to scale just as fast. We're looking for a Working Student to join our Director Finance & People as a right hand in the making: part finance assistant, part builder, fully embedded in how we run the business. You'll work directly alongside our Director Finance & People and get exposure to our founders, supporting everything from financial close and reporting to process automation and cross-functional projects. Think of this as a mini-strategy seat inside Finance: high ownership for a working student role, direct leadership access, and the chance to shape how we work from the ground up while you're still in university.

Responsibilities

Support the Director as day-to-day support, organize meetings and follow-ups, prepare materials, and keep cross-functional topics moving; Support key financial processes including monthly/quarterly/annual close and coordination with external auditors; Support operational controlling, prepare monthly reports, maintain trackers, and assist with ad hoc data pulls and analyses; Spot 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; Help lay foundations for a digital finance backbone, build intelligent dashboards and KPI trackers

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at a top-tier university in business, finance, economics, or a related field; Available for 20 hours per week, ideally for at least 6–12 months; Strong analytical mindset with solid Excel skills; Tech-forward mindset comfortable using AI tools in day-to-day work; Fluent in German and English, written and spoken; Proactive, self-driven, pragmatic, energized by working directly with leadership

Nice to have

First internship or working student experience in finance, consulting, or a high-growth startup; Familiarity with low-code platforms; Basic understanding of German accounting practices; Curiosity about international standards (IFRS)