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Hello there! We’re Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions.
We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we’re now humbled to call the world our playground, with over 260 employees spread across 13 countries (we’re remote-first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from +190 markets, globally.
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Your mission as a (Senior) Controller/FPA Analyst (m/f/d)
We are looking for an experienced Finance professional to join our team. You will be working closely with the Director of Finance, independently owning all recurring and ad-hoc financial reporting, driving profitability and overall operational efficiency and effectiveness. You will have exposure to C-Level and the General Managers of our markets and will support in preparing board and management presentations, investor reporting as well as potential future fundraisings.
You will excel in this position if you possess a strong passion for technology, thrive in fast-paced and competitive environments, and seek a comprehensive role encompassing finance, operations, and commercial aspects. You will need to be ready to go out of your comfort zone and to quickly take responsibility with high accountability.
What you’ll be doing
- Develop, implement and maintain scalable and reliable reporting systems to ensure accurate insights into the business and our financials
- Drive company-wide financial planning and the development of valuable business insights
- Foster business growth through advanced financial modelling and the creation of business cases for strategic growth opportunities (including potential M&A targets)
- Monitor and assess the macroeconomic environment, outlook, and industry-specific trends and link them to business performance
- Support in annual budgeting, revenue forecasting, and controlling processes while actively managing our cash flow
- Coordinate and liaise with external stakeholders, and prepare and deliver key outputs for our management team to facilitate informed strategic decisions
You will thrive in this role if
- You hold a Master's degree or MBA in Finance or a related field
- You have a minimum of 5 years experience in a high-responsibility, fast-paced controlling/FP&A environment
- You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and understand what needs to be done to win in a competitive field
- You bring proven experience in building finance and reporting structures, preferably in an international SaaS Scale-Up or similar fast-paced environment
- You are fluent in English; proficiency in French, Spanish, or German is advantageous
- You bring a positive, helpful, and independent attitude
- You are naturally curious and enjoy creative problem-solving, such as delving into large datasets to identify patterns and innovative ways to enhance business performance
What’s in it for you?
- Flexibility Policy - Our flexibility policy means there is no hard cap on the number of vacation days you can take.
- Work-from-anywhere Policy - If you're based in the EU, you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year
- All the hardware you need and your own MacBook
- If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin, you'll get a Deutschland ticket or access to a mobility budget with the NAVIT app to get you to and from the office space
- If you are located in Germany or Spain, you will have access to a Subsidised Urban Sports Club membership
- In case you’re located in one of the cities where most of our fellow Appinioneers are (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York), you can get access to our Co-working spaces
Kind reminder: Please ensure that your application is submitted in English
This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm.
Appinio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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