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Working Student - Controlling (all genders)
JustPlay GmbH · Germany · back to the listing
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Financial Analyst
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What this role officially is
financial analyst — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Financial analysts conduct economic research and elicit valuable analyses on financial matters such as profitability, liquidity, solvency, and asset management. They provide recommendations on financial matters for decision-making processes. Financial analysts work in both the public and the private sector.
Also known as: financial markets report writer, structured finance analyst, financial markets analyst, company analyst, financial markets forecaster, stock market analyst
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JustPlay is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Working Student in Controlling (all genders) to support our growing Finance team in Berlin. You'll work closely with our Senior Controller and FP&A team on reporting, budgeting and cost analysis, with real responsibility and direct insight into how a scale-up with an international shareholder is steered by numbers.
Job Responsibilities
• Support monthly reporting and month-end tasks by preparing data, updating reports, checking figures and collecting accrual inputs with Accounting
• Help maintain the budget and forecast, including updating actuals and preparing actual-vs-budget overviews for cost-center owners
• Track and analyze key cost blocks such as SaaS, cloud, consulting and payment fees, and flag unusual developments
• Reconcile KPI data from our BI tool (Metabase) against invoices and the ledger, and help clean up inconsistencies
• Prepare analyses, charts and slides for business reviews, and help improve and automate recurring finance processes
Job Requirements
• Currently enrolled student in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a similar field
• First practical experience in controlling, accounting, audit or finance, plus a basic understanding of P&L, balance sheet and accruals
• Good Excel/Google Sheets skills; first experience with BI tools or SQL is a plus
• A structured, accurate working style and a genuine interest in numbers and business models
• Fluent English (written and verbal); German is a plus.
Job benefits
• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Flexible working hours and options for digital nomads, occasional office visitors, or regular office-goers
• Mental Health Support: Free personal coaching through our partner to support our team members to live fulfilled lives at home and at work
• Training & Development: Free language tutoring in German and English withPreply
• Germany-Based Benefits: 25 vacation days (based on a 5-day work week) and free Wellhub gold subscription
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Doesn’t matter if you are a MacBook or Windows user; we will provide you with the technical gear you need to succeed
• Berlin Office Perks: Ergonomic setup, free daily lunch at our office, and a dog-friendly environment
• Engaging and Diverse Work Environment: Join a diverse team, with over 30 nationalities working from 25 different locations
* Benefits may vary depending on location and contract type. Do not hesitate to ask us about more details on our benefits offer.
About us
Come join the team building the engine behind rewarded mobile gaming – making playtime truly rewarding. At JustPlay, we’re on a mission to power a fairer, more sustainable rewarded gaming ecosystem where users earn real value for their time through a self-sustaining model.
Since launching in 2020, we’ve grown into one of the world’s leading rewarded gaming platforms, with 25M+ downloads and 500K+ daily active users. Headquartered in Berlin and backed by NCSoft, one of the world’s leading gaming companies, we continue to operate fully independently – combining the speed, ownership, and ambition of a startup with the long-term backing of a global gaming powerhouse.
With a team across 20+ countries, we’re shaping a major shift in mobile gaming – and it’s still early enough for you to make your mark. At JustPlay, you’ll build end-to-end, move fast, and ship work that reaches millions – in a company that’s profitable, built to last, and focused on outcomes over hype.
Everyone's welcome here
At JustPlay, we believe different perspectives help us build better products. With team members from 30+ nationalities, different experiences and backgrounds are an important part of how we work and grow.
We hire based on skills, potential, and how you work. Your age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or background don't come into it. If you don't meet every requirement in this ad, apply anyway. We know great candidates don’t always tick every box and some of our best hires didn't either. We are looking forward to your application!
Originally posted on Himalayas
Job Responsibilities
• Support monthly reporting and month-end tasks by preparing data, updating reports, checking figures and collecting accrual inputs with Accounting
• Help maintain the budget and forecast, including updating actuals and preparing actual-vs-budget overviews for cost-center owners
• Track and analyze key cost blocks such as SaaS, cloud, consulting and payment fees, and flag unusual developments
• Reconcile KPI data from our BI tool (Metabase) against invoices and the ledger, and help clean up inconsistencies
• Prepare analyses, charts and slides for business reviews, and help improve and automate recurring finance processes
Job Requirements
• Currently enrolled student in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a similar field
• First practical experience in controlling, accounting, audit or finance, plus a basic understanding of P&L, balance sheet and accruals
• Good Excel/Google Sheets skills; first experience with BI tools or SQL is a plus
• A structured, accurate working style and a genuine interest in numbers and business models
• Fluent English (written and verbal); German is a plus.
Job benefits
• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Flexible working hours and options for digital nomads, occasional office visitors, or regular office-goers
• Mental Health Support: Free personal coaching through our partner to support our team members to live fulfilled lives at home and at work
• Training & Development: Free language tutoring in German and English withPreply
• Germany-Based Benefits: 25 vacation days (based on a 5-day work week) and free Wellhub gold subscription
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Doesn’t matter if you are a MacBook or Windows user; we will provide you with the technical gear you need to succeed
• Berlin Office Perks: Ergonomic setup, free daily lunch at our office, and a dog-friendly environment
• Engaging and Diverse Work Environment: Join a diverse team, with over 30 nationalities working from 25 different locations
* Benefits may vary depending on location and contract type. Do not hesitate to ask us about more details on our benefits offer.
About us
Come join the team building the engine behind rewarded mobile gaming – making playtime truly rewarding. At JustPlay, we’re on a mission to power a fairer, more sustainable rewarded gaming ecosystem where users earn real value for their time through a self-sustaining model.
Since launching in 2020, we’ve grown into one of the world’s leading rewarded gaming platforms, with 25M+ downloads and 500K+ daily active users. Headquartered in Berlin and backed by NCSoft, one of the world’s leading gaming companies, we continue to operate fully independently – combining the speed, ownership, and ambition of a startup with the long-term backing of a global gaming powerhouse.
With a team across 20+ countries, we’re shaping a major shift in mobile gaming – and it’s still early enough for you to make your mark. At JustPlay, you’ll build end-to-end, move fast, and ship work that reaches millions – in a company that’s profitable, built to last, and focused on outcomes over hype.
Everyone's welcome here
At JustPlay, we believe different perspectives help us build better products. With team members from 30+ nationalities, different experiences and backgrounds are an important part of how we work and grow.
We hire based on skills, potential, and how you work. Your age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or background don't come into it. If you don't meet every requirement in this ad, apply anyway. We know great candidates don’t always tick every box and some of our best hires didn't either. We are looking forward to your application!
Originally posted on Himalayas