(Senior) Director, Central Controlling (all genders)
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We enable ambitious talent to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. This comes with a growth opportunity across the most exciting corners of the world. No matter where you're from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead.
We are Delivery Hero.
Job Description
Company Description
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As the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech, designed by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, we enable creative minds to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you're from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero.
Job Description
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We are on the lookout for a (Senior) Director, Central Controlling (all genders) to join the Central Controlling team on our journey to always deliver amazing experiences by providing critical information that supports the headquarter functions’ financial decision-making, enhances transparency in actuals reporting, and improves accuracy in planning activities, including forecasting and budgeting.
Your mission:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost monitoring processes for the Company’s Central organization for commercial, marketing, product & tech and corporate functions
- Form meaningful partnerships by collaborating closely with C-Level executives, department heads and cost center owners to align financial plans with operational goals
- Act as the strategic partner providing actionable insights to management, focusing on financial performance with oversight over P&L, Balance Sheet, Free Cash Flows and KPIs
- Deep dive and disseminate complex financial information to share with the CFO, VP Finance Insights and other C-level management through multiple touch points including Monthly Performance Reviews or ad hoc requests
- Define the Controlling function of the future built on innovation, challenging the status quo and secure efficiencies by promoting the adoption of new tools, automating processes and exploring opportunities to leverage AI
- Provide a bridge connecting financial data with operational realities of the business, ensuring that financial insights inform operational decisions
- Ensure financial process excellence and compliance as it relates to the timeliness and accuracy of month end closing and planning processes; as well as liaising with external auditors during quarterly and annual audits
- Closely collaborate with Finance Insights, Group Accounting, and Tax teams to ensure holistic financial oversight, adherence to IFRS and Management Reporting guidelines and integration of critical processes across Global Finance teams
- Verification and validation of IFRS balance sheet recognition of monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting of Intangible Asset capitalization, accruals, deferrals, pension provisions and goodwill, in collaboration with Group Accounting
- Mentor and develop a team of financial professionals, empowering them to deliver high quality analysis
Your heroic skills:
- 12-15 years of progressive experience across FP&A, Controlling, or Financial Reporting teams
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or any related fields
- Proven ability to develop and execute a team strategy as well as develop/coach talents
- Demonstrated excellence in financial analysis and financial model building. Hands-on with ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
- Strong faculty to build relationships and communicate with peers, subordinates, executive management & other critical stakeholders.
- P&L, Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow management and/or analysis experience
- Aptitude to motivate teams in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment with competing deadlines
- Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to work with a high degree of autonomy
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to have:
- MBA or professional designation CPA, CA, ACCA preferred
- Experience in the Big4
- Experience in a technology company or high-tech environment
- Experience with reporting and consolidation tools (e.g. Onestream, LucaNet)
- Experience with planning tools (e.g. Anaplan)
What’s in it for you
- Make the most of our hybrid working model and join the team for face-to-face connection and collaboration in our beautiful Berlin campus 2 days a week
- We offer 27 days holiday with an extra day on 2nd and 3rd year of service
- We will support you in developing yourself and your career growth opportunities: 1.000 € Educational Budget, Language Courses, Parental Support and access to the Udemy Business platform to explore a variety of online courses.
- Get moving and release those wonderful, mind-boosting endorphins: Health Checkups, Meditation, Gym & Bicycle Subsidy
- Cash. Dough. Cheddar. Whatever you call it, we’ll help you with it: Employee Share Purchase Plan, Sabbatical Bank, Public Transportation Ticket Discount, Life & Accident Insurance, Corporate Pension Plan.
- The power of getting together over some food is unrivaled. Here are a few ways to help you do that. All the yum: Digital Meal Vouchers, Food Vouchers, Corporate Discounts. Courses.
- Wondering what relocating to Berlin is like? In this article, we’ve put together 10 things you should know about moving to Berlin and how Delivery Hero can support you. You can also visit our relocation hub and check out more information about moving to Berlin.
- Ready to prepare for your interview? Check out the list of the 5 most common interview questions and answers created in collaboration with our recruiters.
**Ready to join our team? If you’re excited to grow, collaborate and be part of the world’s leading delivery platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!**
Additional Information
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We believe diversity and inclusion are key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience. Fostering this starts with hiring - therefore we do not discriminate on the basis of racial identities, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, age, marital or disability statuses, or any other aspect that makes you, you.
We encourage you to let us know if you need any accommodations or specific accessibility support to ensure a smooth interview experience—just let us know with an email to our Inclusion Officer at inclusion@deliveryhero.cominclude it in your application.
Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration.
You're welcome to share your pronouns (he/she/they) right from the start so we can address you respectfully from our first contact.
Company Description
As the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech, designed by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, we enable creative minds to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you're from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero.
Job Description
We are on the lookout for a (Senior) Director, Central Controlling (all genders) to join the Central Controlling team on our journey to always deliver amazing experiences by providing critical information that supports the headquarter functions’ financial decision-making, enhances transparency in actuals reporting, and improves accuracy in planning activities, including forecasting and budgeting.
Your mission:
Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost monitoring processes for the Company’s Central organization for commercial, marketing, product & tech and corporate functions
Form meaningful partnerships by collaborating closely with C-Level executives, department heads and cost center owners to align financial plans with operational goals
Act as the strategic partner providing actionable insights to management, focusing on financial performance with oversight over P&L, Balance Sheet, Free Cash Flows and KPIs
Deep dive and disseminate complex financial information to share with the CFO, VP Finance Insights and other C-level management through multiple touch points including Monthly Performance Reviews or ad hoc requests
Define the Controlling function of the future built on innovation, challenging the status quo and secure efficiencies by promoting the adoption of new tools, automating processes and exploring opportunities to leverage AI
Provide a bridge connecting financial data with operational realities of the business, ensuring that financial insights inform operational decisions
Ensure financial process excellence and compliance as it relates to the timeliness and accuracy of month end closing and planning processes; as well as liaising with external auditors during quarterly and annual audits
Closely collaborate with Finance Insights, Group Accounting, and Tax teams to ensure holistic financial oversight, adherence to IFRS and Management Reporting guidelines and integration of critical processes across Global Finance teams
Verification and validation of IFRS balance sheet recognition of monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting of Intangible Asset capitalization, accruals, deferrals, pension provisions and goodwill, in collaboration with Group Accounting
Mentor and develop a team of financial professionals, empowering them to deliver high quality analysis
Your heroic skills:
12-15 years of progressive experience across FP&A, Controlling, or Financial Reporting teams
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or any related fields
Proven ability to develop and execute a team strategy as well as develop/coach talents
Demonstrated excellence in financial analysis and financial model building. Hands-on with ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
Strong faculty to build relationships and communicate with peers, subordinates, executive management & other critical stakeholders.
P&L, Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow management and/or analysis experience
Aptitude to motivate teams in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment with competing deadlines
Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to work with a high degree of autonomy
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to have:
MBA or professional designation CPA, CA, ACCA preferred
Experience in the Big4
Experience in a technology company or high-tech environment
Experience with reporting and consolidation tools (e.g. Onestream, LucaNet)
Experience with planning tools (e.g. Anaplan)
What’s in it for you
Make the most of our hybrid working model and join the team for face-to-face connection and collaboration in our beautiful Berlin campus 2 days a week
We offer 27 days holiday with an extra day on 2nd and 3rd year of service
We will support you in developing yourself and your career growth opportunities: 1.000 € Educational Budget, Language Courses, Parental Support and access to the Udemy Business platform to explore a variety of online courses.
Get moving and release those wonderful, mind-boosting endorphins: Health Checkups, Meditation, Gym & Bicycle Subsidy
Cash. Dough. Cheddar. Whatever you call it, we’ll help you with it: Employee Share Purchase Plan, Sabbatical Bank, Public Transportation Ticket Discount, Life & Accident Insurance, Corporate Pension Plan.
The power of getting together over some food is unrivaled. Here are a few ways to help you do that. All the yum: Digital Meal Vouchers, Food Vouchers, Corporate Discounts. Courses.
Wondering what relocating to Berlin is like? In this article, we’ve put together 10 things you should know about moving to Berlin and how Delivery Hero can support you. You can also visit our relocation hub and check out more information about moving to Berlin.
Ready to prepare for your interview? Check out the list of the 5 most common interview questions and answers created in collaboration with our recruiters.
Ready to join our team? If you’re excited to grow, collaborate and be part of the world’s leading delivery platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
Additional Information
We believe diversity and inclusion are key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience. Fostering this starts with hiring - therefore we do not discriminate on the basis of racial identities, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, age, marital or disability statuses, or any other aspect that makes you, you.
We encourage you to let us know if you need any accommodations or specific accessibility support to ensure a smooth interview experience—just let us know with an email to our Inclusion Officer at inclusion@deliveryhero.cominclude it in your application.
Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration.
You're welcome to share your pronouns (he/she/they) right from the start so we can address you respectfully from our first contact.
