Project Manager – Branch Operations Europe

AUTO1 Group; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading European automotive firm is seeking a Project Manager Branch Operations to enhance financial discipline and operational efficiency across its purchasing markets. The ideal candidate will govern OPEX processes, monitor performance, ensure compliance, and collaborate with Finance. With a strong analytical mindset and advanced Excel skills, you will make a measurable impact on AUTO1’s operations. English fluency is required; additional European languages are a plus.

Formación

• 3-6 years of experience in financial controlling, cost management, or operations finance ideally within a multi-country or matrix organization.
• Fluency in English; other European languages are a plus.
• High attention to detail and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and govern OPEX processes across all purchasing markets.
• Monitor and analyze performance to identify deviations.
• Design and implement policies to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Collaborate with Finance to align reporting and budgeting.
• Deploy tools to monitor OPEX performance.

Conocimientos

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive collaborative approach

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field

Herramientas

BI tools (e.g. Looker, Power BI)

Descripción del empleo

As a Project Manager Branch Operations Europe you will play a central role in driving financial discipline and operational efficiency across AUTO1's European purchasing markets. Reporting directly to the Head of Branch Operations EU you will lead the governance and optimization of OPEX-related processes ensuring transparency control and scalability across our network.

You will:

• Develop and govern OPEX processes: Define, standardise and oversee management frameworks across all purchasing markets covering travel per diems, company cars, supplies and other employee-related expenses.
• Monitor and analyse performance: Track actual vs. budgeted expenses, identify deviations and coordinate corrective measures with local and HQ stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and transparency: Design and implement clear policies and approval flows to guarantee adherence to company standards.
• Collaborate with Finance and FP&A: Align reporting, budgeting and cost-per-unit tracking to drive data consistency and financial accuracy.
• Enhance visibility: Deploy tools and dashboards to monitor OPEX performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support local teams: Provide guidance and best practices to branch operations fostering cost awareness and operational excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your analytical acumen and process expertise to make a measurable impact on the efficiency and financial health of AUTO1’s purchasing operations across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• 36 years of experience in financial controlling, cost management or operations finance ideally within a multi-country or matrix organization.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; experience with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Power BI) is a plus.
• High attention to detail and the ability to translate financial data into clear actionable insights.
• A proactive collaborative approach with excellent communication skills and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Fluency in English; other European languages are a plus.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Vacancy: 1