ABOUT YOU is one of Europe’s fastest growing e-commerce companies. Based in Hamburg and Berlin, we operate at the intersection of fashion and technology. Our mission is to rethink online shopping and make it personal and seamless. This takes more than good ideas. It takes people who take initiative and challenge the status quo. We believe in flat hierarchies, direct communication, and pragmatic decisions. No long approval chains. Just ownership, trust, and clear responsibility. We work hard, but we also believe in enjoying the ride together - over team lunches, afterwork drinks, company events, or a quick coffee in between meetings. If this sounds like you, ABOUT YOU could be the right place to bring in your perspective.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Financial Analytics Engineer to join our Financial Data and Automation team. In this role, you will be the main point of contact for data engineering topics under a standard analytics framework. This means the extraction, transformation, and modeling of operational and financial data for to create solutions for all of Finance. This includes SAP data, for which you will become an Expert, if you are not already!
- Support time-sensitive month-end closing activities through financial data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting validation in compliance with IFRS standards
- Design, maintain, and optimize data pipelines connecting SAP/ERP data structures with Google BigQuery (GBQ)
- Write and maintain SQL queries and Python scripts to extract, model, and analyze complex financial data
- Investigate, diagnose, and resolve data discrepancies across SAP tables, data models, and downstream analytics platforms
- Build and maintain self-service reporting tools and dashboards that allow Finance stakeholders to access reliable data independently
- Translate business and financial requirements into scalable technical reporting specifications and data models
- Lead initiatives to expand in-house financial data solutions and analytics capabilities across Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Serve as the key technical bridge between Finance stakeholders and core Data teams
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Business Informatics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of experience as an Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer, or Financial Data Analyst working with large-scale financial and ERP data structures
- Advanced proficiency in SQL for complex data modeling, analytical queries, window functions, and data validation
- Practical experience working with ERP and SAP data models (e.g., financial accounting tables, reporting structures, data specifications)
- Hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses, specifically Google BigQuery (GBQ), and modern data stack tooling
- Solid understanding of core financial accounting principles, including IFRS standards, reconciliation workflows, and month-end closing processes
- Proven track record of building reports and self-service analytics tools using platforms like Looker, Looker Studio, or equivalent BI tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to debugging data discrepancies
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for business and finance stakeholders
- High degree of ownership, pragmatism, and a collaborative, team-first mindset in an agile setting
Nice to have
- Experience with Python for data automation
- Familiarity with SAP ERP modules
- Knowledge of modern data orchestration tools
- Prior experience in e-commerce or retail environments
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A Place Where You Can Be You
We take it as our responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, exactly as they are.
Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger and shape our culture in ways that matter.
What we stand for internally, we stand for as a brand: acceptance, inclusion, and a fairer approach to fashion.
Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Business Informatics, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience as an Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer, or Financial Data Analyst working with large-scale financial and ERP data structures
- Advanced SQL proficiency, including complex data modeling, analytical queries, window functions, and data validation
- Practical experience with ERP and SAP data models
- Hands-on experience with Google BigQuery and modern data stack tooling
- Understanding of financial accounting principles, IFRS standards, reconciliation workflows, and month-end closing processes
- Experience building reports and self-service analytics tools with Looker, Looker Studio, or equivalent BI tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to debugging data discrepancies
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to business and Finance stakeholders
- Experience with Python for data automation
- Familiarity with SAP ERP modules
- Knowledge of modern data orchestration tools
- Prior experience in e-commerce or retail environments
What We Do
SCAYLE enables brands and retailers to realize their D2C ambition. Easy. Fast. And limitless. With headless commerce technology, international operations, and data-driven marketing. Our commerce engine is proven by the success of ABOUT YOU and allows brands to scale infinitely – empowering them to become market leaders in their industry.
