FP&A Manager (m/f/x)

As the FP&A Manager at commercetools, you will be responsible for supporting C-Level executives and management with high-quality financial analysis that influences operational and strategic decisions. You will coordinate reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes, ensuring that we adopt the latest FP&A tools. Additionally, you'll prepare insightful monthly and quarterly board reports for the management team and our investors, playing a pivotal role in achieving our ambitious financial objectives.

To succeed as an FP&A Manager at commercetools, you need at least 6 years of robust finance experience in an international environment, preferably in SaaS or tech industries. A strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in financial modeling are vital. While not mandatory, a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is highly preferred, along with experience using tools like Pigment.

The FP&A Manager plays an integral role in driving the financial health of commercetools by providing insightful analysis that supports key business decisions. By leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, you help shape the company's financial strategies and ensure we remain agile and focused on our growth targets. This position is vital for cultivating a data-driven culture that fosters innovation and operational excellence.

At commercetools, you'll enjoy a hybrid work environment that allows for greater flexibility and work-life balance. As an FP&A Manager, you can work from our Munich office three days a week and take advantage of collaborative opportunities with a talented team. Our culture nurtures innovation, inclusion, and teamwork, providing a fertile ground for professional growth and development.

Being an FP&A Manager at commercetools comes with a competitive compensation package that includes salary and stock options. Additionally, you'll benefit from a generous workation policy that lets you work in different countries up to 60 days per year, a Learning & Development budget for personal growth, and a supportive and diverse workplace that prioritizes your well-being and career progression.

Discuss specific scenarios where your financial modeling skills had a direct impact on decision-making. Highlight projects involving P&L, Balance Sheets, or Cash Flow modeling, showcasing how you structured your analyses and the outcomes.

Explain your time management strategies. You can discuss tools you utilize, batching similar tasks, and how you communicate with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining report quality.

Share your familiarity with tools like NetSuite and Pigment. Discuss a specific instance where utilizing these tools enhanced your reporting accuracy or efficiency, leading to better financial insights.

Outline your methodology for conducting variance analyses and how you correlate the financial data with business strategies. Include your experience in synthesizing this information for key stakeholders.

Offer a detailed example where your financial analysis directly influenced a strategic business decision. Emphasize your analytical process and the collaborative effort with leaders to make an informed choice.

Discuss your communication style, emphasizing the importance of clarity and visualization. Include techniques like creating digestible presentations or reports and how this facilitates better understanding among diverse teams.

Narrate a specific challenge, such as a data discrepancy, tight deadline, or stakeholder disagreement, and the steps you took to resolve it. Highlight your problem-solving skills and persistence.

Share resources you utilize, like professional organizations, webinars, and finance courses. Express your commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of industry trends.

Discuss the key financial metrics you focus on, such as revenue growth, profitability margins, and cash flow projections. Explain how aligning these metrics with business objectives helps provide a clearer forecast.

Convey your enthusiasm for commercetools’ mission and values. Discuss how your skills and experience align with the needs of the company and illustrate your excitement about contributing to its growth and success.