At commercetools, we are:

Engaged: We didn't become the fastest growing, highest ever valued SaaS software company in digital commerce with nearly 100% year-over-year growth by sitting on the sidelines.

Inspired: We continually explore what's possible. As the founder of the headless commerce concept, the leader in true composable commerce, and the visionaries behind MACH® — our patented tech has radically disrupted the world of enterprise ecommerce software. And we are just getting started!

Valued: Intelligent, resilient, passionate individuals hailing from over 50 countries across the globe, speaking over 43 languages, and collectively embracing diversity, encouraging inclusion, and fostering a culture of care.

 

The Opportunity:

As our VP, FP&A, you will oversee commercetools budgeting, forecasting, analytical processes, and decision support. You will work closely with our executive team, department heads, and key stakeholders to develop and implement short- and long-term financial models and strategies that align with the company's growth and profitability objectives. Lastly, you will provide valuable analytical insights and decision-making support to facilitate the achievement of our financial targets and drive overall business performance. To be successful in his role, you’ll need a broad strategic mindset, an excellent executive presence, and strong financial planning process and systems experience.

Please note that for this role we can only consider candidates based in the following locations: Munich, London, the New York City metropolitan area, or the Raleigh-Durham area. 

 

Your Mission:

Financial planning and forecasting: lead the development of strategic and operational financial plans for the business, including standardization and automation of reporting and analysis, planning simplification, and data systems enhancements. Drive accountability through the annual budgeting and rolling forecast process, coordinating with department heads to set financial targets, measure progress, and propose corrective actions when necessary. 

Reporting and analysis: develop and maintain extensive key performance indicators (KPI) and financial models to support iterative decision-making and proactive management of the business. Prepare accurate weekly and monthly KPI and financial reports along with variance analyses for senior management and the Board of Directors. Conduct insightful analyses of business performance, financial results, and KPIs to highlight trends and advise leadership of potential risks and opportunities impacting business performance. Prepare and maintain both long-term and short-term financial forecasts that support the business and its financial targets

Strategic partnership with business leaders and investors: collaborate effectively with investors, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to provide planned and ad hoc financial analysis with insights to support their decision-making in both tactical and strategic areas. Take complex business issues, analyze problems, and propose solutions in a way that is easy for business leaders to understand. Advise executives on financial matters and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize operational efficiency and profitability. 

Growth and IPO preparedness: work with various internal teams to prepare commercetools operationally for an IPO including creating a street model and forecast cadence that prepares the team for the rigors of an IPO.

Acquisitions, capital raises, and capital allocation: Analyze new investments (acquisitions, product and business opportunities) and assess ROI by establishing consistent financial modeling processes across the company. Align capital investments with a growth strategy and hold the team accountable for financial outcomes. Support the business leaders in potential acquisitions including integration assumptions, pro forma, payback, and ROI analysis. 

Team leadership: develop a team of FP&A professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to foster a high-performing and motivated team.

 

What you need to succeed:

• 15+ years of related experience with increasing levels of responsibility and seniority, with most of this experience in the technology industry
• 5+ years of FP&A experience within the software/SaaS domain, investment banking background preferred
• High level of analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize information, analyze large data sets, and present in a clear manner
• Advanced MS Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, NetSuite SQL coding, Pigment, and FP&A software tool experience preferred
• Experience implementing financial reporting systems with demonstrated ability to lead projects with and without the support of outside consultants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts in a simplified way to leaders
• Strategic mindset with a track record of providing valuable insights and driving financial improvements across a business
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to work on multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the capacity to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• A natural curiosity and energetic, creative and collaborative approach. Track record of driving positive results in hands-on environments
• Demonstrated success in consistently producing timely and highly predictable financial models

 

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience within a public company or supporting a company in IPO preparation

 

We care about your Growth and Well-being

💰 Competitive compensation package: Generous compensation structure consisting of salary, competitive stock option package, various benefits  and perks

☀️ Remote Work: Up to 60 days/year from a country different from your base country  

💻 Open Learning & Development Budget

📚 ct Academy: Regular internal training sessions

🙌 Our Benefits: Check them out here

⌚️ Flexibility: Morning person or night owl? We believe in outcome and motivated employees

🚀 Mindset & Growth: A diverse workspace with an open, international culture & learning environment

 

Are you ready? Come grow with us!

🔍 Are you looking for something else? Check out our Career Page and our Website for more information.

We are all different and that is what makes us stronger! We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company better.

commercetools celebrates being a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If your professional profile aligns with our specific hiring requirements and company culture, then we encourage you to apply. We will assess your competencies, future potential, approach to learning and self-development and passion, and not your age, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, genetics, or disability.