Head of Controlling & Performance Management (m/w/x)

Grover; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Berlin is seeking a Head of Controlling & Performance Management. This role involves leading financial planning, budgeting, and KPI development to support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance, ideally in dynamic environments, with a data-driven approach and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers an executive level role in a hybrid working model with various benefits.

Leistungen

30 days per year to work abroad

BVG monthly discount

Mental health support with Nilohealth

1 paid volunteering day per month

Annual learning budget of €750

Exclusive Grover Tech discount

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in Controlling and Operational Finance.
• Experience in dynamic environments like E-commerce or Fintech.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial analysis for decision-making.
• Develop and report on KPIs.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

KPI development

Cost analysis

Excel proficiency

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Controlling & Performance Management (m/w/x)

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About Grover Founded in 2015, Grover enables consumers and businesses across Europe to subscribe to tech devices and comprehensive technology solutions — from individual smartphones, laptops, and wearables to full corporate device setups. The company offers access to over 1,000 unique tech items on flexible and financially convenient terms. A pioneer of the circular economy, Grover refurbishes and recirculates devices to help eliminate e-waste.

Overview

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 results and improvement opportunities. The role collaborates closely with the Head of Corporate Finance, Head of Treasury and the 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 stakeholders to define, implement and track 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 assets throughout their lifecycle and establish control points to ensure proper valuation; analyze residual values and drivers, and the performance of repair and remarketing processes.
• Partner with business leaders to identify risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives (direct costs and G&A) and establish a stringent monitoring and reporting on the initiatives.
• Ensure state-of-the-art and decision-useful management reporting to senior management and the 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, experience in Consulting, PE/VC and Investment Banks with a focus on business case modeling.
• Ability to develop KPI and key metrics into steering concepts with accountability across business leaders and leading steering meetings with follow-through on improvement measures.
• Data-driven approach and strong problem-solving methods.
• Proven expertise in cost analysis and driving efficiency measures across functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; statistical expertise and AI competencies are a plus.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset; ability to translate financial data into actionable decisions.
• Meticulous attention to detail and curiosity to dig into data and uncover trends.
• Willingness to spend at least 3 days per week at our Berlin HQ.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); German is a plus.

❤️🔥 What you will love about us

• Hybrid model with 30 days per year to work abroad
• BVG monthly discount
• 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
• Open office in Berlin-Schöneberg with regular events; dog-friendly
• Diverse global team of 75 nationalities

We are looking forward to e-meeting you!

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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