Business Analyst – Bank Accounting, Annual Financial Statements

CPU Softwarehouse AG

Business Analyst bridging banking expertise and software development for financial services. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high-quality implementation of requirements.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeMünster • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €65,000 - €95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and documenting business requirements, particularly in the context of balance sheet accounting and financial statement preparation under the German Commercial Code (HGB). Proficient in agile methodologies and tools, with strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration between business units and software development teams.

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German Commercial Code (HGB) AccountingRequirements ManagementAgile Methodologies (Scrum)Jira and Confluence ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisFinancial Statement PreparationBalance Sheet AccountingUser Story DevelopmentProcess Optimization

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsSelf-Directed Working Style

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceMicrosoft ExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Business AdministrationBusiness InformaticsBank AccountingCredit Institutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, capture and document business requirements in close collaboration with banks, business units and other stakeholders
Provide consulting and support on issues related to balance sheet and annual financial statement preparation according to the German Commercial Code (HGB)
Contribute to the functional design and further development of a modern software solution for banks' annual financial statements
Translate business requirements into structured user stories and technical implementation concepts for development teams
Analyze and optimize business processes related to balance sheet accounting and financial statement preparation
Support the Product Owner with backlog maintenance, refinement sessions and prioritization
Prepare business documentation, analyses and presentations (e.g., using Excel and PowerPoint)
Work in agile projects and assume functional responsibility for subprojects
Support customers during the rollout of new features and applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics or a comparable qualification
Solid knowledge of accounting under the German Commercial Code (HGB), ideally with experience in annual financial statements for banks or credit institutions
Experience in requirements management, requirements engineering or business analysis
Strong IT affinity and an understanding of collaboration between business units and software development
Preferably experience with software solutions for bank accounting or financial statement preparation
Experience with agile working methods (e.g., Scrum)
Confident use of Jira and Confluence, as well as very good Microsoft Excel skills
Structured, self-directed working style and strong communication skills
Very good German language skills, spoken and written

Benefits

Comp & perks

Long-term security: the opportunity to combine banking expertise with IT skills and work in a future-proof field
Permanent employment contract and a 20% employer contribution to the company pension plan, providing stability and security for your future
Innovative and dynamic work environment: a long-term perspective in a continuously evolving industry with room for personal growth
Targeted training opportunities to deepen your skills and further your IT development
Attractive compensation: depending on your qualifications, we offer a salary between €65,000 and €95,000 gross per year
Flexibility: flexible working hours with a flexitime account and the option to work remotely to help balance work and private life
Access to attractive hardware and bike leasing programs and an employee discount portal featuring 600 well-known companies