Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

Are you ready to take the drivers seat inAutoProffsfinancial engineAutoProffis growing fast andwerejust getting started.

As part of our exciting next chapter were creating a brand-new Group Financial Controllerrole a key position at the heart of our expanding financial organization.

This is your chance to step in and shape how we do finance across borders. Youll be building the foundation for strong governance smooth operations and top-tier reporting while helping us scale smartly and sustainably.

About the role

As our new Group Financial Controller youll play a key role at the heart of our finance organization making sure everything runs smoothly efficiently and in top gear across all our entities and markets.

Youll be the go-to person for solid governance compliance and operational excellence while helping us continuously improve and digitalize our financial short youll make sure our numbers are not only right but smart.

Reporting directly to our CFO youll act as a trusted sparring partner for both AutoProffs leadership team and our owners at AutoScout24 GmbH. Youll ensure alignment with group policies support with reporting and help push forward key initiatives around ERP optimization and financial digitalization.

What youll be doing

• Be the main link to our owners at AutoScout24 GmbH making sure were in sync with their accounting policies and processes.

• Own and optimize core financial workflows driving best practices across countries and entities.

• Lead the digitalization of our ERP and finance tools boosting efficiency transparency and scalability.

• Manage transfer pricing year-end close and support external audits.

• Keep our intercompany reconciliations and cash flow reporting on point across the group.

• Actively lead the monthly closing process including preparation review and group-level financial reporting

• Ensure new products entities and business models are fully compliant with accounting and legal standards.

What were looking for

• 5 years of experience in a senior finance role maybe as an auditor financial controller or similar.

• A solid understanding of global accounting GAAP vs IFRS

• A Masters degree in Accounting Finance or something closely related.

• Proven track record in statutory reporting consolidation and financial governance.

• An analytical mind that loves solving problems practically and efficiently.

• Youre fluent in MS Office and modern ERP systems (bonus points for Workday Finance).

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative business-minded approach.

You will thrive in this role if you

• Have a strong get things done mindset and take ownership from start to finish.

• Are proactive positive and always looking for smarter simpler ways to work.

• Thrive in a fast-paced ever-evolving environment (were literally building the road as we drive!).

• Appreciate teamwork humor and an informal yet ambitious culture.

• Feel confident leading and making decisions in a complex international setup.

AboutAutoProff

AutoProffwas founded in 2013 by the experienced car dealer JesperRatzain Denmark. The aim was todigitaliseB2B used car trading helping car dealers increase sales and improve profits.

In August 2022 AutoScout24 the leadingspecialisedpan-European online car marketplaceacquireda majority stake inAutoProff. The partnership has supported the rapid expansion ofAutoProffssolutions across Europe and enables the creation of Europes first fully integratedC2B-B2B-B2Cdealing solution for used cars.

AtAutoProff we specialise in providing online B2B used-car dealing solutions designed to improve the buying and selling experience for professional car dealers and their customers.

With a focus on effective solutions digitisation and customer service we are committed to being the home of B2B car dealing for European dealers including trade-ins cars retail-ready cars newer used fleet vehicles and insurance write-offs.

We are the emerging European leader with more than 150000 B2B used cars on our online trading platforms annually.