Founders Associate collaborating with the founding team on financial metrics and investor readiness at nextAudit. Opportunity to engage deeply in startup operations and financial modeling.
Responsibilities
Close collaboration with the founding team on strategic and operational finance topics
Active contribution to financials, reports & investor documents
Support in building investor-ready financials and KPI setup
High ownership and steep learning curve
Analysis and preparation of SaaS metrics (MRR, ARR, churn, CAC, LTV, burn, runway, cohort analyses)
Support for financial modeling (forecasts, scenarios, budgeting)
Preparation and maintenance of investor-readiness materials (pitch decks, KPI sheets, data rooms, reporting structures)
Market, competitor, and benchmark analyses (SaaS, audit/QM, GRC)
Support for strategic projects (pricing, GTM, expansion, tooling)
Operational support in the founders' day-to-day business
Requirements
Current enrollment in a university program (e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data-related fields, or similar)
Strong analytical and numbers-driven mindset
Confident use of Excel / Google Sheets (formulas, modeling, clean structure)
Interest in startups, SaaS, VC, fundraising & company building
High initiative, reliability & sense of ownership
Very good German skills (C2) & good English skills
Availability of 15–20 hours per week
Nice-to-have: initial experience in startups, VC, consulting, finance, or SaaS
Basic understanding of SaaS business models
Experience with BI tools, CRM data, or financial reports
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