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

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Finance, Circular Economy, Consumer LendingIndustries

Requirements

  • 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, previous roles in Consulting Companies, PE/VC and Investment Banks with a strong focus on business case modeling
  • Demonstrated ability to develop KPI and key metrics into steering concepts which establish accountability of business leaders and lead steering meetings and monitoring sessions ensuring sense of urgency and ownership and clear follow through on improvement measures if and when required
  • Data driven approach, strong in methods with a logic-driven approach to problem-solving
  • Proven expertise in cost analysis, with the ability to uncover insights and drive efficiency measures through business functions
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with a track record of building robust, scalable models. Statistical expertise and AI competencies a plus
  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions
  • A meticulous eye for detail and an innate curiosity to dig deeper into data and uncover trends
  • Able to spend at least 3 days per week at Berlin HQ
  • Fluency in spoken and written English, German is a plus

Responsibilities

  • 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 all stakeholders across the company on defining, implementing and tracking 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; understand residual values and their drivers, analyze the performance of repair and remarketing processes
  • Partner with business leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives (direct cost and G&A) and establish a stringent monitoring and reporting on the initiatives
  • Ensure state of the art and decision useful management reporting to the senior management and board of directors
  • Prepare and present materials for the Board of Directors, investors, and external stakeholders

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial PlanningBudgetingForecastingKPI ManagementFinancial AnalysisUnit EconomicsPricing StrategyAsset ValuationManagement ReportingPerformance ManagementRolling ForecastData Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this role?

The position is based at Grover's Berlin HQ, requiring 3 days per week in the office.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates need 10+ years of progressive experience in Controlling and Operational Finance, ideally in dynamic international environments like scale-ups, publicly listed companies in E-commerce or Fintech, or roles in Consulting, PE/VC, and Investment Banks focused on business case modeling.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What teams will I collaborate with in this role?

You will work closely with the CFO, Head of Corporate Finance, Head of Treasury, the company's leadership team, data team, commercial team, and business leaders across the company.

What makes a strong candidate for this Head of Controlling role?

A strong candidate has 10+ years in Controlling and Operational Finance, with experience developing KPIs and metrics into steering concepts, leading steering meetings, and a background in scale-ups, E-commerce, Fintech, or consulting with a focus on business case modeling.

Groove

Sales engagement platform for Salesforce users

About Groove

Groove is a sales engagement platform that helps companies using Salesforce automate repetitive tasks that do not directly involve selling. This allows sales representatives to concentrate on building relationships and increasing revenue. The platform is particularly useful for full-cycle sellers, who manage the entire sales process from prospecting to closing deals. Groove is well-regarded for its product quality and customer satisfaction, consistently ranking highly on review platforms. It serves a wide range of clients, including major companies like Google and Uber, and offers tailored solutions for various industries, such as technology and financial services. Groove operates on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, where clients pay a subscription fee based on the number of users and features needed. The company's goal is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sales teams by automating non-sales tasks.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$59.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Clari could lead to operational inefficiencies.
Clari acquisition may shift company culture, causing employee turnover.
Rapid growth may strain resources, leading to scalability issues.

Differentiation

Groove ranks #1 in enterprise customer satisfaction on G2 for 17 quarters.
Specialized products like Groove for Salesforce Financial Services Cloud cater to niche markets.
Groove's SaaS model allows flexible subscription options tailored to client needs.

Upsides

Integration with AI tools enhances sales performance insights and decision-making.
Remote work trends boost demand for Groove's digital sales engagement tools.
Salesforce's expansion offers opportunities for new integrations and features.

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