Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Director, International Finance (all genders) to join the
International Finance team on our journey to always deliver amazing experiences.
If you're hungry for a new adventure, an international workplace is waiting for you in the heart of Berlin!
● Coach, manage and help develop the International Finance team (20 employees) which includes International FP&A and Controlling, Planning Excellence, and Analytics & Modelling subteams.
● Drive the International Finance team strategy to support profitable business growth and FCF generation, and steer critical financial deliverables including; annual budgeting, monthly forecasts, monthly performance reporting and the 5 years strategic business plan.
● Serve as a key business partner to Local CFOs as well as International Business teams through “value” based analytics, portfolio rationalization, and investment proposals.
● Support and continuously improve the preparation of the financial month end closing under Management Reporting and IFRS.
● Ensure that financial figures submitted by the Local Business teams are reviewed and contribute towards the improvement of reporting quality.
● Steer and guide the Analytics & Modelling subteam to develop long-term financial models for strategic planning, M&A activities, capital allocation, and cash management.
● Present the annual projections and 5 year business plans accompanied by in-depth analytics to an audience of senior leaders.
● Provide thought leadership behind improving and automating existing data models and business intelligence reports supporting growth and profitability.
● Be the subject matter expert for International and related performance analytics; understand and analyze related trends (P&L, balance-sheet, Free Cash Flows as well as non-financials).
● Promote collaboration within International finance to drive best practices, standardization and efficiency improvements.
● Execution of ad hoc finance initiatives as & when required.
Qualifications
● 10+ years of relevant finance experience with increasing levels of responsibility, preferably in an e-commerce environment.
● Background in finance, accounting, or any other related field.
● Proven ability to elaborate a team strategy as well as develop/coach talents.
● Proven ability to build relationships and communicate with peers, subordinates, executive management & other critical stakeholders.
● Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
● Ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment with competing deadlines.
● Demonstrated excellence in financial analysis and financial model building.
● Hands-on approach with ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
● P&L management and/or analysis experience.
● Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to work with a high degree of autonomy.
● Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Nice to have:
● Experience in a technology company or high-tech environment.
● Experience with Planning Tools ( Anaplan)
● Experience with Reporting & Consolidation tools ( Onestream).