Working Student Strategic Planning (m/f/d)

As a Working Student Strategic Planning at ABOUT YOU, your responsibilities will revolve around supporting the preparation of business plans and performance tracking. You will create weekly cross-team reports, assist with ad-hoc analyses, and help derive monthly targets from annual plans. Typically, you will also work on optimizing reports and dashboards in Google Looker Studio, playing a crucial role in corporate planning and control.

To qualify for the Working Student Strategic Planning role at ABOUT YOU, candidates should be enrolled in Business Administration or Business Informatics, particularly with a focus on Business Analytics, Controlling, or Finance. A good knowledge of MS Excel is essential, and initial experience in Planning, Controlling, or Finance is highly advantageous. Basic knowledge of SQL, Tableau, or Google Looker Studio is also beneficial.

Key skills for a Working Student Strategic Planning position at ABOUT YOU include a strong analytical and numerical understanding, entrepreneurial mindset, and a hands-on approach. Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Google Looker Studio will help you succeed in creating impactful reports and analyses that align with business goals.

ABOUT YOU offers a plethora of benefits for Working Student Strategic Planning employees, including a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, and a modern, dog-friendly office environment. Additional perks include exclusive discounts, fresh office snacks, development opportunities through the AY Academy, and a mobility allowance to support your work-life balance.

At ABOUT YOU, we take pride in fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. For the Working Student Strategic Planning position, we ensure that all voices are heard and respected, creating a culture that embraces different perspectives. Our values promote acceptance, well-being, and collaboration, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to the team while feeling welcomed and valued.

When answering this question, provide specific examples from your academic or previous work experience where you analyzed data and created reports. Highlight any tools you used, like Excel or Google Looker Studio, and how your findings supported decision-making processes.

Craft your answer to reflect an understanding of how strategic planning aligns business goals with operational activities. Discuss how it involves evaluating key metrics, forecasting, and making informed decisions to drive performance, ideally tying it back to how you can contribute in this role.

Share a relevant academic project where you identified a problem or opportunity, gathered data, and conducted thorough analysis to derive conclusions. Make sure to articulate your thought process and the outcomes of your analysis.

Mention tools such as MS Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Google Looker Studio. Talk about any projects where you've used these tools, highlighting how they helped you to create reports or analyze data effectively.

Express genuine interest in ABOUT YOU's mission and culture. Highlight the opportunities for growth, the innovative team, and how the Working Student Strategic Planning position aligns with your career goals and skills set.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as using scheduling tools or setting specific deadlines. Provide an example of a time you managed competing priorities and how you ensured all tasks were completed on time without sacrificing quality.

Share a specific example where you received constructive criticism. Focus on how you responded positively, made adjustments to your work, and what you learned from the feedback process.

Discuss the importance of communication and active listening in teamwork. Provide an example of a successful group project and what your specific contributions were to achieving success as a team.

Talk about your strategies for staying informed, such as following industry news, attending webinars, or participating in relevant courses. Mention any specific resources you find particularly useful for understanding trends in strategic planning.

Illustrate how creativity is essential for problem-solving and developing innovative strategies. Share examples of how you've applied creative thinking in your projects, particularly in analyzing data or proposing solutions.