Grow with us – Start your career at the IU! This trainee position is a unique opportunity for ambitious students with a high degree of self-initiative to make a real impact in the EdTech industry. Take ownership right from the start and support our Senior Manager Finance & Strategy in critical projects related to our growth initiatives and international expansion ( , by building business plans, developing pricing strategies, analysing product economics, preparing board meetings) and gain insights into the operations at the pioneer of digital education. If you convince us during your time at IU, you also have the opportunity to start an attractive career in a rapidly expanding entrepreneurial environment. Are you a real team player with a proactive and hands-on approach to challenges and a getting-things-done attitude? If yes, we are looking forward to receiving your online application at . Become part of the IU Group immediately / by arrangement as trainee (30 hours per week) at one of our locations in Munich, Berlin, Hamburg or remote. Your Responsibilities You can expect various exciting projects and tasks in cooperation with our management, which you will plan, manage and implement independently You conduct various analyses ( , pricing strategies, product economics) You prepare analyses and presentations for our management board meetings You support in building and detailing business cases to make clear recommendations regarding our growth initiatives You continuously improve or set up the reporting for our new business units in close collaboration with the respective business heads You are responsible for the research, preparation and presentation of strategically relevant data and information, such as the execution of competition and market analyses What we offer A high degree of responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact in the EdTech industry Exposure to various growth initiatives at IU – a great position to network with many colleagues from different business units and to learn more about critical projects at our company An entrepreneurial and collegial company culture with very high standards and flat hierarchies with space for your own ideas Regular feedback and new development opportunities to get the most out of your time at IU Opportunity to gain insights into the operations at the pioneer in digital education 100% flexible working time and location – join us in our modern offices ( , Munich) or from anywhere else The opportunity to start an attractive career in a rapidly expanding entrepreneurial environment Our requirements Ambitious individual with a high degree of self-initiative, strong business and growth mindset as well as strong analytical skills Proactive and hands-on approach to challenges and getting-things-done attitude Team player with an independent and structured work manner Strong interest in finance, controlling, and data analysis Ideally, you have first work experience in fast-paced and demanding environments ( , venture capital, private equity, high-growth start-ups, consulting, investment banking, etc.) About the IU Since its foundation in 1998, the IU International University of Applied Sciences has developed into the largest private university of applied sciences for online and dual study programmes in Europe. We offer more than 80 career-oriented Bachelor & Master programmes in various disciplines. These English and German language programmes are all accredited and state-recognised. As a pioneer in digital education, we continuously improve the learning experience of our students with the help of innovative technologies and consistently focus on their satisfaction. Through our employees’ entrepreneurial mindset we continue to achieve our ambitious goals and high growth rate of more than 50%.