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We are looking for a Head of Controlling & Performance Management to join our talented Finance team at our Berlin HQ (3 days per week).

The role includes all aspects of Controlling and Financial Planning in the environment of an asset based consumer lending business. You will work closely with the CFO to develop the financial plan, prepare management reports and develop and report Grover’s KPI steering methodology and advise senior management on the results and improvement opportunities. The role also collobatres closely with the Head of Corporate Finance, the Head of Treasury and the company’s leadership team.

🎯 What you will contribute:

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodical forecasting processes across all business units. Establish a rolling forecast.
• Provide strategic financial analysis to support executive decision-making and improve business performance
• Work with the data team and all stakeholders across the company on defining, implementing and tracking relevant KPIs for the business and its functions
• Own the measurement and reporting on unit economics and lead the respective internal steering process.
• Establish a state-of-the-art business and pricing controlling and work with the commercial team on periodic pricing decisions.
• Understand, track and monitor the performance of our asset throughout their lifecycle and establish control points to ensure proper valuation; understand residual values and their driver, analyze the performance of our repair and remarketing processes.
• Partner with business leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives (direct cost and G&A) and establish a stringent monitoring and reporting on the initiatives.
• Ensure state of the art and decision useful management reporting to the senior management and board of directors.
• Prepare and present materials for the Board of Directors, investors, and external stakeholders.

🤝 What you bring:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Controlling and Operational Finance, ideally within dynamic, international environments. Backgrounds in scale-ups or publicly listed companies in E-commerce or Fintech are especially valued. Alternatively, previous roles in Consulting Companies, PE/VC and Investments Banks with a strong focus on business case modeling.
• Demonstrated the ability to develop KPI and key metrics into steering concepts which establish accountability of business leaders and lead steering meetings and monitoring sessions ensuring sense of urgency and ownership and clear follow through on improvement measures if and when required.
• Data driven approach, strong in methods with a logic-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Proven expertise in cost analysis, with the ability to uncover insights and drive efficiency measures through business functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with a track record of building robust, scalable models. Statistical expertise and AI competencies a plus.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions.
• A meticulous eye for detail and an innate curiosity to dig deeper into data and uncover trends.
• Able to spend at least 3 days per week at our Berlin HQ.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, German is a plus.

❤️‍🔥 What you will love about us:

• Hybrid model with 30 days per year to work abroad
• BVG monthly discount to drive you everywhere in Berlin
• Mental health support with Nilohealth
• 1 paid volunteering day per month
• Physical health support with Urban Sports Club
• Annual learning budget of 750€
• Exclusive Grover Tech discount for you & your loved ones
• Engaging, open office located in Berlin-Schöneberg with regular events, and is dog-friendly
• A diverse global team of 75 nationalities (and counting!) - genuinely the nicest group of colleagues who will soon become friends

Embark on a rewarding journey with the Grover Rocketship, where your impact is felt, and together, we cultivate a more circular world. 💚

We are looking forward to e-meeting you! 🚀