Financial Planning & Control Specialist

TL;DR

Financial Planning & Control Specialist (Finance): Collecting, validating, and consolidating financial data to support budgeting, expenditure control, reporting, and business performance analysis with an accent on complex Excel and Google Sheets models, data accuracy, and cost efficiency. Focus on analyzing budget variances, identifying overspend risks, automating financial processes, and presenting structured insights to stakeholders.

Location: Remote within Europe

Company

hirify.global is a financial services company operating in the fintech sector.

What you will do

• Collect, validate, and consolidate financial data from multiple sources.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely and consistent financial information.
• Support budgeting, cross-functional budget analysis, and expenditure validation.
• Monitor commitments against available budgets and flag overspend risks.
• Maintain and improve Excel and Google Sheets-based financial models.
• Prepare financial reports, analyze cost efficiency, and contribute to process automation.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience with financial data, reporting, or budgeting processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large volumes of numerical data.
• Good Excel or Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Basic understanding of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Upper-Intermediate English required.

Nice to have

• Understanding of GAAP or IFRS accounting principles.
• Experience with financial software or ERP systems, including BAS ERP.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or cost analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• 20 paid vacation days and 10 paid sick leave days per year.
• Public holidays according to the approved company holiday list.
• Medical insurance and the opportunity to work remotely within Europe.
• Professional education and language learning budgets.
• Wellness budget covering gym membership, sports equipment, and related expenses.