Senior Financial Analyst DACH (m/w/d)

Banyan Software is the best permanent home for software businesses that serve specialized industries, their employees, and their customers. With a buy-grow-and-hold-for-life approach and a permanent capital base, Banyan acquires and grows companies worldwide, honoring founder legacies and helping portfolio companies modernize through shared AI expertise and operational discipline. Founded in 2016, Banyan operates more than 120 portfolio companies across North and South America, Europe, and APAC, and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for six consecutive years. The Banyan Software Foundation, endowed with $100 million in Banyan stock, leverages technology to build a greener and more equitable world.

This is an exciting, entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced software consolidator on 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 with the interest and aptitude to be involved in all aspects of financial operations, including revenue recognition, accounts payable and expenses, cash management, financial reporting and analysis, and 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.d

   

Qualifications for success:

• The ideal candidate for the role will possess the following characteristics:
• 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

The expected base salary for this position is: €80,000 - €85,000 excluding annual bonus and equity (when applicable). Salary is based on a number of factors including market conditions, location and may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.

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. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying.

Please be aware that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.

Banyan Software is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race,

gender, disability, or protected veteran’s status.

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. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

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