Corporate Development Associate
Finance & Strategy Associate
Berlin, Germany | German Speaking | High-Growth Technology & Healthcare Platform
Looking to move from Investment Banking or Corporate Finance into a strategic in-house role with genuine commercial impact?
We are partnering with a rapidly growing, technology-enabled healthcare platform that is transforming how care is delivered across Europe. The business combines innovative technology with a mission-driven approach, creating scalable solutions within a highly fragmented and essential market.
Following continued expansion, the company is seeking a Finance & Strategy Associate to work directly with senior leadership on strategic finance initiatives, operational performance analysis, and growth projects. This role offers significant exposure to executive decision-making and provides an excellent pathway into Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, FP&A, and broader business leadership responsibilities.
The Opportunity
This is a highly visible position sitting at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations. You will support leadership in evaluating business performance, driving growth initiatives, and helping shape the company's long-term expansion strategy.
For candidates coming from M&A Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, or Valuations, this represents an exceptional opportunity to transition into industry while continuing to leverage your analytical and financial modelling expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Commercial Analysis
- Support senior leadership with financial and strategic decision-making.
- Analyse business performance across multiple regions, business units, and growth initiatives.
- Conduct profitability, margin, and operational performance analysis.
- Build financial models to evaluate strategic opportunities and investment decisions.
- Present actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Financial Planning & Performance Management
- Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
- Monitor business performance against budget and strategic objectives.
- Perform detailed variance analysis and identify key financial drivers.
- Support longer-term planning and business optimisation initiatives.
Growth & Expansion Projects
- Evaluate new market and expansion opportunities.
- Analyse investment requirements, expected returns, and operational implications.
- Support business case development for strategic initiatives and growth investments.
- Work closely with leadership teams on high-priority projects across the organisation.
Data & Reporting
- Develop and maintain financial reporting and management dashboards.
- Monitor key operational and financial KPIs.
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial information across systems.
- Leverage large datasets to generate insights that inform business strategy.
Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:
- 1-2 years of experience in M&A Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Deal Advisory.
- Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with complex datasets.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to translate analysis into commercial insights.
- A strong academic background in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- Native or fluent German language skills and professional English proficiency.
- A desire to move from advisory into a high-growth, entrepreneurial operating business.
Why Join?
- Direct exposure to founders, executives, and senior leadership.
- Opportunity to influence strategic decisions in a rapidly scaling business.
- Broad exposure across strategy, corporate finance, operational finance, and growth initiatives.
- Fast-paced environment offering accelerated responsibility and career progression.
- Strong stepping stone towards Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, or future leadership roles.
- Mission-driven business combining technology, healthcare, and operational excellence.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with significant opportunities for personal development.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an Analyst or early Associate looking to transition from Investment Banking or Corporate Finance into a strategic in-house finance role where they can have a tangible impact on business growth and work closely with decision-makers on the future direction of the company.
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