Strategic Finance Associate - Performance Steering (m/f/d)

Company Description

Flink is the leading quick commerce player in Europe. We are on a mission to give people back time: You can order your groceries through our app and we deliver to your doorstep in minutes. We carry 2,500 products with focus on the leading brands in each category. We aim for sustainability by making deliveries on electric bikes and utilizing recyclable packaging. 

Flink launched in February 2021 and already operates in more than 80 cities in Germany, and The Netherlands . The business generated more than EUR 400m in revenues in 2022 and is operationally profitable. Flink is backed by the world’s most renowned tech investors, including Prosus, Mubadala and Bond and strategic investors like Doordash and REWE. We take great pride in being an inclusive employer that offers equal opportunities, and we celebrate the diversity and multiculturalism of our team. We're growing fast and always pushing ourselves to do better - we play for #1.

As a Strategic Finance Associate - Performance Steering (m/f/d), you will be a key player in transforming how we manage our financial performance and strategic initiatives. You will partner closely with various departments to improve financial steering by enhancing our business case processes and shifting the focus from data crunching to generating actionable insights. Your role will be crucial in driving better decision-making across the organization.

Job Description

• Financial Steering and Analysis: Lead the development and refinement of financial models and forecasts to improve the accuracy and relevance of our financial insights.
• Business Case Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust business cases for strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial viability.
• Insight Generation: Shift focus from traditional data crunching to providing actionable insights that support strategic decisions and operational improvements.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in financial processes, systems, and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
• Strategic Support: Provide financial analysis and insights to support senior leadership in strategic planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Experience: Several years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of business operations and financial drivers, with the ability to develop business cases and strategic recommendations.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting tools, and data visualization software (e.g., Excel, Looker, Oracle Fusion).
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally, influence without authority, and build strong relationships with diverse teams.
• Initiative: Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and driving change.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially when dealing with complex financial data.

Additional Information

• A €1000 annual L&D budget as well as individual coaching options to ensure you have plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your goals
• 26 days of vacation, +1 day every year up to a maximum of 30 days
• A mobility budget of 30 EUR per month with NAVIT, which you can use individually for Uber, BVG and many other providers 
• A cool discount on your Urban Sports Club membership
• Attractive company pension options
• Unlimited access to an e-learning and development platform, MyAcademy, including online German courses
• Online discounts with Corporate Benefits and Future Bens
• A cool discount off your personal Flink orders; be the first to test out new products!A modern and dog-friendly office in the heart of Berlin - lots of delicious lunch spots available within short walking distance

It is our commitment that every applicant will be evaluated according to their skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion.