Senior Financial Analyst DACH

Banyan Software is the best permanent home for software businesses that serve specialized industries, their employees, and their customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build, and grow great companies worldwide, helping them modernize through shared AI expertise and operational discipline. The Banyan Software Foundation, endowed with $100 million in Banyan stock, leverages technology to build a greener and more equitable world. Banyan is Great Place to Work Certified, a five-time Inc. 5000 honoree, and a top 10 company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Banyan operates more than 100 portfolio companies across North America, the UK, EU, and APAC. This is an exciting and entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced software consolidator with a significant growth trajectory.

The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Finance Manager or designee. This role will focus on partnering with operating and finance colleagues to support high-quality software businesses owned by Banyan Software. The position is ideal for an individual who has the interest and aptitude to be involved in all aspects of finance operations, including revenue recognition, accounts payable and expenses, cash management, financial reporting, and analysis, as well as systems.

This finance group also aims to play a “value-added” role by leveraging financial and other data to drive shareholder value.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate GAAP financial statements, board reporting, budgets, and KPIs of operating companies to drive growth and smart decision-making.
• Perform quality assurance on finance and accounting work products (e.g., reviewing GL postings for accuracy, monitoring revenue recognition, refining variance explanations in reporting).
• Contribute to the operational performance of operating companies through analysis of budget-to-actuals, benchmarking against portfolio, operational revenue and expense analysis, and insights that further facilitate decision-making.
• Partner with M&A colleagues and support the operational/financial integration of acquisitions.
• Implement process improvement initiatives contemplated in M&A business cases.
• Develop ad hoc reports & dashboards to help CEOs with monitoring their businesses.
• Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote best practices and efficiency across the portfolio.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the business as requested.

Qualifications for success

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance/accounting role.
• Qualification / part-qualification from a recognised financial / accounting body.
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with financial systems, particularly Oracle NetSuite, would be an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated and energetic with interest in entrepreneurship, software, and finance.
• Fluent in German and English.

Banyan Software company encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.

Banyan Software is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability, or protected veteran’s status.

We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity.

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