Finance Operations Specialist (d/f/m) – Expense Management & Month-End Close Support - 12months Fixed-term Contract

Mobile DE; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive base salary

Company pension scheme

Team events

Learning & development budget

Transportation allowance

Hybrid with international days

Employee assistance

Zusammenfassung

mobile.de, based in Berlin-Charlottenburg, seeks a Finance Operations Specialist (d/f/m) for expense management and month-end close, 1-year maternity cover. Hybrid role with 2–3 office days weekly, reporting to Head of Finance Operations of mobile.de.

Requires 3+ years in corporate finance, strong Excel, and knowledge of ERP/expense platforms. English fluency, German a plus, with confidentiality and cross-functional collaboration needed.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years in corporate finance with FP&A, accounting or expense management.

Aufgaben

• Maintain accurate and timely recording of operating expenses in the accounting system.
• Prepare monthly/month-end and quarterly expense reporting and variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods.
• Reconcile expense accounts and investigate unusual or high-impact variances.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with detailed expense input and scenario analysis.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and policy compliance for expense transactions and approvals.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Advanced Excel

SQL/BI tools

Data analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Project management

English proficiency

German desirable

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Netsuite

SAP

Oracle

Concur

Navan

Tableau/Power BI/Looker

Jobbeschreibung

Job description

mobile.de is Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, with more than 1.6 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes (annual average 2025). Both private customers and registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from more than 140 million visits per month*. As a “one-stop shop,” mobile.de’s offering includes not only buying and selling, but also financing and leasing solutions. Founded in 1996, the company is a subsidiary of Adevinta, a global leader in online classified portals.

Job description

mobile.de is Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, with more than 1.6 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes (annual average 2025). Both private customers and registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from more than 140 million visits per month*. As a “one-stop shop,” mobile.de’s offering includes not only buying and selling, but also financing and leasing solutions. Founded in 1996, the company is a subsidiary of Adevinta, a global leader in online classified portals.

Based in Berlin-Charlottenburg, we offer a dynamic environment where growth, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. If you are driven by an eagerness to disrupt, have a passion for collaboration, and are excited about shaping the future of mobility, we would love to hear from you.

We're looking for an Finance Operations Specialist (d/f/m), Expense Management & Month-End Close Support - Maternity Cover (1 year) to join our Finance Operations Team (currently 10 people including this role).

You will report to the local Head of Finance Operations, mobile.de. This is a hybrid role (2-3 office days/ week), and our office is based in Berlin Charlottenburg.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in corporate finance, with exposure to financial planning & analysis (FP&A), accounting, or expense management — preferably within a tech company or online marketplace.
• Experienced in expense management, expense analysis and consolidation, supporting month end closing (plus tool maintenance).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data consolidation) and experience with SQL or BI tools is a plus (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Netsuite, SAP, Oracle) and expense management platforms (e.g., Concur, Navan).
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex datasets, produce actionable insights and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Solid grasp of budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and internal control frameworks.
• Project management skills: experience creating project plans, managing stakeholders, and delivering on-time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German proficiency desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work across multiple priorities.
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.

Job responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely recording of operating expenses in the accounting system (monthly close support).
• Prepare monthly/month-end and quarterly expense reporting and variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods.
• Reconcile expense accounts and investigate unusual or high-impact variances.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with detailed expense input and scenario analysis.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and policy compliance for expense transactions and approvals.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and vendor consolidation.

Job benefits

• Rewards: competitive base salary and participation in the company’s incentive programs.
• Plan for the Future: On top of the statutory retirement insurance, we offer a competitive company pension scheme.
• Team-Building: Regular team and company events offer the opportunity to network and learn from each other.
• Learning & Development: Keep growing with access to coaching, learning platforms and resources.
• Mobility: Stay mobile with a monthly transportation allowance.
• Enjoy working: Our well‑equipped office supports focused work and teamwork - plus inviting social zones where colleagues can relax and connect
• Flexible working: a hybrid approach with the option to work abroad for a set number of days per year.
• Wellbeing: confidential employee assistance and support services available to employees and their immediate families.
• Family support: enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies to support all parents and careers.

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).

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.

(*Source: mobile.de Google Analytics Tracking, average per month January to December 2025)