We are looking for a highly strategic, analytical, and results-oriented Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (d/f/m) to lead our FP&A team in Berlin. In this role you will be reporting directly to the CFO and will be a key member of the finance leadership team.
You are responsible for providing insightful financial analysis, driving robust planning and forecasting processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.
You will build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, partnering closely with business leaders to ensure financial alignment and revenue optimization in line with our ambitious growth objectives.
This is a hybrid position based in Berlin, Charlottenburg, offering flexibility to work both remotely and in-office (3 days/ week).
Your Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial & Pricing Leadership:
Develop and implement a strong FP&A function that supports our long term goals
Work closely with the Pricing Lead and Business leads to ensure financial targets and growth ambitions are met
Provide strategic financial and pricing insights and recommendations to the CFO and senior leadership team
Analyze industry trends, competitive landscape, and macroeconomic factors to identify potential risks and opportunities
Challenge the business based on data-driven insights on market, competition and business performance to ensure long-term business success
Contribute to the development of the company's strategic plans and initiatives
Drive cost efficiencies and effectiveness initiatives and establish strong cost discipline within the organisation to enable budget and resource reallocations for new growth opportunities
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:
Design and lead the annual long term plan and budget process, ensuring a comprehensive and realistic financial plan based on strong data-driven market and business development assumptions
Develop and manage rolling forecasts, incorporating key business drivers, pricing changes, and their anticipated effects
Partner with cluster, domain and functional leads to develop and monitor their budgets and forecasts
Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models that integrate pricing scenarios and sensitivities to support forecasting and strategic initiatives
Financial Analysis & Reporting:
Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and pricing expectations
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that incorporate pricing effectiveness and its impact on revenue and profitability
Ensure high quality planning and forecasting processes and proper documentation; regularly review accuracy and completeness of processes and update accordingly
Prepare presentations and reports for senior management, the board of directors, and other stakeholders
Business Partnering:
Serve as a trusted financial advisor and partner to business leaders, while also challenging the business and encouraging high ambitions
Analyse, report and discuss business performance in connection with market trends and competition and derive actions
Understand the key business drivers and provide financial support and analysis to help the business achieve their objectives
Provide financial and pricing insights to support sales negotiations and customer agreements
Team Leadership & Development:
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Set clear goals and expectations for the team, provide regular feedback, and support their professional development
Process Improvement & Systems:
Continuously evaluate and improve processes and reporting methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Ensure systems and processes are robust and enable fast reporting, analysis and delivery of insights
Identify and implement opportunities to leverage technology and automation to streamline FP&A and pricing activities, actively research and implement new AI technologies
Collaborate with IT and other departments to optimize financial systems and processes
Ad-hoc Projects & Analysis:
Lead and participate in various ad-hoc financial and pricing-related projects and analyses as required by the CFO and senior management
Your Skill Profile:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with significant experience in a leadership role.
Proven track record of developing and implementing effective FP&A processes and delivering insightful financial analysis.
Strong financial modeling skills and advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning software.
Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a strong focus on both financial and pricing implications.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial and pricing information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams with diverse skill sets (FP&A and Pricing).
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in German is a plus.
Additional information
Working at mobile.de comes with its perks! Enjoy the following benefits:- Recharge with 28 days of paid time off.
- Stay mobile with a €50 monthly transportation/mobility allowance.
- Keep growing with a development budget and access to coaching.
- Family first - enjoy up to 12 (non-birth parent) or 20 (birth parent) weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Learn anytime, anywhere with our online and offline library.
- Get rewarded with an attractive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plans.
- Work from anywhere - up to 20 days per year from wherever you feel most productive.
- Prioritize your well-being with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
Company description
Founded in 1996, mobile.de disrupted the status quo of buying and selling cars as the first online vehicle marketplace.
Today, we are Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace with around 1.4 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and e-bikes. Both private customers and more than 40,000 registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from 108 million customer visits per month. As a "one-stop shop”, mobile.de’s offering includes financing and leasing solutions in addition to buying and selling – and we will not stop innovating. If you are driven by an eagerness to learn and a passion for collaboration then we should get to know each other.
mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
If you feel like you don’t meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply.
What we offer
Meaningful Work: We are a diverse, international, highly skilled and passionate team committed to a world where people share more and waste less. Every day you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference for our users, customers as well as shape the future.
Embracing AI: We’re at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into our operations. Being part of mobile.de you will work with and learn about AI tools, contributing to projects that leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive our mission forward. With an AI-first mindset, we foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation, empowering our team to explore and apply AI in meaningful ways for the company and themselves.
Growth and Development: We are a global organisation who truly believes in growing our people. To support this we offer lots of development and training opportunities and provide a budget for our team members.
Connection and Inclusion: Our culture is the glue that holds us together. We believe in making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to connect both in your day to day work and through social team activities (online and offline).