Strategic Finance Specialist

Who we are

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks

, precious metals and commodities

they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your mission

As a Specialist Strategic Finance at Bitpanda, you will play a key role in driving financial excellence and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. You’ll be responsible for the creation and assessment of business cases, managing purchase orders, supporting month-end closing activities, and acting as the financial counterpart for selected performance accounts and business areas. You’ll contribute to reporting packages, enhance financial models, and serve as a valued finance business partner to cross-functional stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Develop and evaluate business cases for strategic initiatives, providing financial insights and scenario modelling to support investment decisions.
• Contribute to financial modelling efforts, including forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis, aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to month-end closing processes, including accruals, reclasses, and journal entry preparation, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Support and enhance reporting packages and dashboards, ensuring timely delivery of actionable insights to management and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted finance business partner to functional teams, enabling data-driven decision-making and promoting financial acumen across the business.Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency in planning and reporting cycles.

Who you are

• Experienced FP&A Specialist or Controller with a strong foundation in finance, accounting, and business partnering, ideally with 3–5+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in building and assessing business cases, budgeting, and supporting operational decision-making.
• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy and turning numbers into insights.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Comfortable navigating PO systems and financial closing processes, with a working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite) and planning tools (e.g. Anaplan). Familiarity with large datasets and basic SQL is a plus.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid-working model with 60-Work From Anywhere days*
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy*
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).