Overview
Wallapop is a Barcelona based scale-up driven by the purpose to empower people to embrace a more conscious and human way of consumption. We believe in a world where collaborative economy is mainstream and we are on an international journey to become the world’s best unique goods trading platform.
Wallapop operates in Spain, Italy and Portugal, offering a catalogue of hundreds of millions of products and services. Backed by top investors, we bring our total valuation to 806 million EUR and are embarking on growth with a mission to enable a connected trade ecosystem through smart use of technology.
The Challenge
As an FP&A Business Partner, your mission will be to provide strategic financial guidance and deliver insightful analysis to empower effective decision-making. You will partner with cross-functional teams to develop financial plans, identify growth opportunities, and mitigate risks. By leveraging data-driven insights and fostering continuous improvement, you will optimize financial performance, drive profitability, and contribute to the long-term success of the organization.
What You Will Do
Monthly closing
- Conduct the month-end closing, ensuring the P&L represents the real state of the business by reviewing revenues, expenses, accruals, and deferred expenses.
- Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators across P&L, Balance Sheet, and headcount.
- Cash flow preparation and analysis.
- Monitor performance indicators (KPIs), highlighting trends and analyzing causes of variances.
- Variance analysis: monitor and explain actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Build and manage dashboards and metrics to identify key trends, risks and opportunities; develop and consolidate management information including financials and relevant KPIs.
Modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
- Develop and maintain financial models to support scenarios such as investment analysis, pricing decisions, and expansion plans.
- Generate forecasts based on latest business trends, market conditions, and company performance.
- Manage tasks related to forecasting, budgeting, long-term plans, financial analysis, and ad hoc activities.
- Oversee development of budgeting, forecasting, operating plans, and modeling tools.
- Provide analysis and insights to ensure progress toward financial and performance metrics.
Reporting
- Prepare and coordinate management reporting, including financial and business variance analysis, operational statistics, and other financial reports.
- Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as requested.
Business Partnering
- Provide recommendations to cross-functional teams and business leaders to understand financial needs, offer guidance, and support decision-making.
Process Improvement
- Continuously improve financial planning and analysis processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- At least 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a senior role.
- Advanced level of English and Spanish is required (participation in meetings with CEO and leadership team).
- Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial modeling techniques.
- Advanced proficiency in financial analysis tools (e.g., Excel, FP&A software) and ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with business partners.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What Would Be A Plus
- Master's degree
- Experience in financial consultancy services
What does the hiring process for this position look like?
Logistics
- All jobs are Barcelona based with a hybrid model; a minimum of 6 days per month in the office. Each team self-organizes cadence and in-person/remote rituals.
Wallapop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive phantom shares package for all employees
- Generous individual learning budget
- Group and individual English, Catalan & Spanish lessons
- Private health insurance
- Flexible working hours and Fridays
- Flexible remuneration to deduct from gross salary (kindergarten/food/transport)
- Gym & Wellness plan, including a physiotherapist in the office
- Referral program and charitable donation options
- Weddings and newborns bonus
- Monthly plan for free shipping, bumpes, and home-pick-up on services
- Work anniversary gifts and birthday surprises
- Contribution towards monthly WiFi
- One-off home office setup support
- Relocation package and visa sponsorship if applicable
- 26 holidays per year
- Top hardware of your choice
Hiring Process
- Intro Call with talent acquisition to discuss role, experience, motivation, and expectations (30-45 minutes).
- Task + Expertise Interview: a task to submit within 3-4 days to demonstrate core skills (60 minutes).
- Stakeholder Interview: cross-functional collaboration assessment (60 minutes).
- Culture-Add Interview: alignment with Wallapop's purpose and proposition (60 minutes).
- Offer: discussed with talent acquisition and confirmed in writing.
Equal Opportunity and Privacy
Wallapop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.