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Finance & Strategy Associate

  • On-site, Hybrid
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • Finance

Job description

General Description of the Role

As Finance & Strategy Associate at Returnista, you will be a trusted partner to the Head of Finance & Strategy. You will play a pivotal role in shaping Returnista's future by supporting high-impact, cross-functional projects, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring the finance function operates seamlessly. This is a unique opportunity for a talented professional to gain experience in a dynamic, fast-growing environment and make a tangible impact on the business. The role is ideal for an early strategy consultant exit (1-2 years) eager to make an impact or a high-potential graduate with broad interests and ambition.


As Finance & Strategy Associate at Returnista, you will:

  • Partner with the Head of Finance & Strategy to identify growth opportunities and business optimization opportunities

  • Lead strategic initiatives by conducting research, analyzing data, and providing actionable insights

  • Identify, manage and execute cross-functional projects that have a significant impact on business performance

  • Collaborate with all teams to implement operational improvements and ensure alignment with company objectives

  • Assist in the preparation of financial models, budgets, and forecasts to inform decision-making

  • Develop dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate findings to stakeholders

  • Push for improvements in (financial) processes, tools, and systems

  • Contribute to Returnista’s thought leadership and industry positioning



What we do:

  • Take on big projects head on and with enthusiasm

  • Drive strategic projects until implementation is successful

  • Deliver high-quality results and take pride in our work

  • Challenge conventional thinking and innovate to deliver value



What we don't do:

  • Make plans and strategize, without doing the execution

  • Overcomplicate processes with unnecessary bureaucracy

  • Stick rigidly to traditional methods or roles

  • Work on topics that don’t deliver real impact on the business



Our Values and Culture

At Returnista, our working culture is guided by four core values:

  1. We’re on this journey together: We support each other in navigating the challenges of a growing startup, whether through collaboration or celebrating wins together.

  2. We do it right: Quality is paramount. We go the extra mile to solve problems thoroughly and produce work we’re proud of.

  3. We are empowered to act, challenge, and lead: Everyone has a voice. We encourage initiative, innovation, and a culture of constructive feedback.

  4. We are intrepid: We embrace challenges and proactively explore opportunities to improve our product, processes, and the way we work.


What we offer:

  • The autonomy to shape and develop the role and to take on projects yourself

  • A chance to be part of a fast-growing scale-up company

  • A positive and supportive working environment with a young team

  • A MacBook and €2k annual training budget

  • Many other perks like a ClassPass gym membership, fun team activities throughout the year and afternoons off in the summer to enjoy the nice weather

  • Focus on personal development and guiding you in your work


Job requirements

  • Ambitious, eager to learn with an entrepreneurial mindset

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset

  • Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

  • Proficiency in tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling software

  • A desire to make an impact in a dynamic and fast-growing company

  • Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

  • Prior experience in strategy consulting, finance, or a related role is a bonus but not mandatory

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