Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (d/f/m)

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

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.