Data Analyst (m/w/d) - Accounting
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About the role
Job Description
Team: Finance & Accounting
Job Location: Munich, Germany
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
You don’t just report numbers - you question them. You dig into large financial datasets, surface what doesn’t add up, and translate raw ERP data into clear, actionable insights. If you’re energized by process gaps, reconciliation puzzles, and the satisfaction of clean, reliable data, this role was built for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Data Analysis & Financial Accuracy
Systematically analyze, validate and reconcile large volumes of booking data to identify inconsistencies, outliers, and process gaps
Detect system-side inconsistencies through structured analytical routines
Develop and maintain automated control mechanisms to ensure ongoing data quality
Perform large-scale reconciliations across ERP, BI tools, and other systems
Reporting & Analysis
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities through data-driven checks
Handle ad-hoc analyses for unexplained booking discrepancies or system anomalies
Support the Accounting team in developing reporting solutions - both systematic and ad-hoc
Process Optimization & Automation
Design and implement (semi-)automated validation scripts and control routines to reduce manual effort
Contribute to identification of process gaps and development of improvement proposals
Support implementation of ERP changes from a data quality perspective
WHAT YOU BRING
Must-Have
Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Science, or a comparable field
Experience in data analysis, controlling, or accounting
Experience with Power BI or comparable BI tools (Tableau, Looker)
Knowledge of SQL for data analysis
Strong Excel
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial booking data
Solid understanding of financial accounting processes and booking logic
Analytical mindset: ability to recognize patterns in large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Nice-to-Have
Fluent German
Who You Are
Detail-oriented with a high personal quality standard - you notice what others overlook
Structured and self-directed, even with complex or unstructured datasets
Proactive: you identify problems before they escalate
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