Duisburg, Germany
20h/week available
Career Decision Deep-Dive
Why Finance?
The Logic Behind the Career Transition
Understanding why I'm transitioning from procurement consulting to finance — and why my background makes me uniquely suited for analytical roles.
3 Years
Procurement
4 Years
Investing
1.3
Finance Grade
01
The Question
The Realization
Observation
After 3 years in procurement, I noticed which parts of my job I genuinely enjoyed — and they weren't the operational tasks everyone else focused on.
Pattern
The moments I enjoyed most were analyzing data, building financial models, and evaluating supplier economics — the analytical work, not the operational processes.
Conclusion
Procurement trained me to be structured and disciplined. But finance is where my thinking naturally belongs — where analytical depth is rewarded, not just process adherence.
"While my colleagues focused on process optimization and vendor relationships, I found myself diving deeper into the numbers: cost structures, pricing models, and the financial logic behind procurement decisions."
02
The Appeal
What Draws Me to Finance
Analytical Depth
Finance rewards deep analysis. Understanding a company means understanding its economics, competitive position, and growth drivers — not just surface-level metrics.
Clear Feedback
Markets provide honest feedback. Your analysis is either right or wrong — there's no hiding behind process or politics. This clarity appeals to my analytical mindset.
Continuous Learning
Every earnings report, every market shift, every new company is an opportunity to learn. Finance rewards curiosity and the willingness to constantly update your understanding.
03
Evidence
Proving It With Results
Challenge
Needed to demonstrate aptitude for finance beyond just interest — required tangible proof that the transition was more than just a career pivot.
Approach
Enrolled at Hochschule Rhein-Waal for Finance and Accounting. Focused intensively on finance courses while building practical experience through independent investing.
Results
Top grades in all finance courses demonstrated aptitude:
Corporate Finance
1.3
Company Valuation
1.3
Financial Accounting
1.7
Practical Experience: 4 Years Independent Investing
Earnings Analysis
Quarterly reports & trends
Valuation Logic
Beyond surface-level ratios
Macro Drivers
Economic context & cycles
04
Advantage
Transferable Skills from Procurement
From Procurement
Data-driven decision making
Analyzed ~EUR 45M in spend data
Stakeholder communication
Direct C-level management
Excel mastery
PivotTables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling
Structured problem-solving
Process discipline and rigor
Applied to Finance
Financial analysis & modeling
Same rigor, applied to company valuation
Investment thesis presentation
Clear communication of complex ideas
Quantitative research
Deep-dive analysis of financial data
Due diligence mindset
Question assumptions, verify claims
Common Questions
Addressing the obvious questions about my career transition
Procurement gave me a strong foundation in data analysis, stakeholder management, and structured thinking. But the parts I genuinely enjoyed were the analytical elements — building financial models, analyzing supplier economics, and understanding cost structures. Finance lets me focus on what I'm naturally drawn to: deep analytical work where the quality of your thinking directly determines outcomes.
I've been independently investing in US equities through IBKR for 4 years, which means I've developed real experience analyzing companies, evaluating financial statements, and making investment decisions with actual capital at risk. Combined with top grades in my finance courses (Corporate Finance 1.3, Company Valuation 1.3) and my analytical background from consulting, I bring both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
I'm looking for Werkstudentin positions (20h/week) where I can contribute analytical value while completing my studies. Roles in financial analysis, investment research, or corporate finance would be ideal — anywhere that values structured thinking, attention to detail, and genuine curiosity about how businesses work financially.
More than you'd expect. I analyzed ~EUR 45M in spend data, built financial models for sourcing decisions, and presented directly to C-level executives. The skills transfer directly: data-driven decision making, Excel proficiency, stakeholder communication, and the discipline to dig deep into numbers rather than accept surface-level answers.
I'm currently working as a Werkstudentin at RWE Offshore Wind (SAP P2P support). I'm available for new opportunities offering 20 hours per week, with flexibility for additional hours during semester breaks. Based in Duisburg with good connections to Düsseldorf and the broader NRW region.
Ready to Learn More
Let's Discuss Opportunities
Available for Werkstudentin positions (20h/week) in finance. Check out my CV or get in touch.