Head of Finance (wmd)

Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data media and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishersno matter the screen or location no matter who what or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers Verves solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States top 100 advertisers 4000 publishers globally and the worlds top demand-side platforms. Learn more at .

Role Overview

Reporting into the VP Business Finance this is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving financial performance and ensuring effective well-controlled financial operations within our largest AdTech Business Unit Verve Marketplace.

Aligned with our principles for a companywide centralized Finance Operating Model this role oversees commercial finance financial operations and legal entity accounting for the Business Unit. The role partners closely with Business Unit leadership to support commercial decision-making while ensuring alignment with Group Finance standards processes and governance.

This is a hybrid position with three days per week in our Berlin office (at Alexanderplatz).

What Will You Do

Financial Operations (FinOps)

• Oversee commercial financial operations across the Business Unit including revenue tracking cost management and working capital visibility

• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes

• Ensure consistency accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems and reporting

Legal Entity Accounting

• Oversee and support accurate and timely financial close processes in coordination with Group Finance

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of Business Unit financial inputs into Group reporting

• Act as the key Business Unit contact for accounting-related matters ensuring compliance with Group policies and local regulatory requirements

Governance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal controls financial policies and governance standards

• Support the implementation of Group-led finance initiatives systems and processes

• Identify manage and escalate financial risks within the Business Unit as appropriate

Strategic Finance Business Partnering

• Act as a key finance partner to Business Unit leadership and commercial teams

• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and insights

• Provide constructive challenge and guidance to improve financial performance and resource allocation

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop the Business Unit finance team (15 team members) across Commercial FinOps and Accounting

• Build a transparent high-performing commercially focused finance function driving a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement across different locations

Stakeholder Management

• Partner cross-functionally with commercial operations and product teams to ensure business initiatives are effectively translated into financial outcomes

• Collaborate closely with Group Finance to ensure alignment between Business Unit performance and Group reporting requirements

What Will You Bring

• 10 years of experience in finance with a mix of accounting commercial finance and business partnering roles

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with a solid understanding of business drivers and their impact on financial performance

• Experience operating in matrix organizations with centralized finance structures

• Track record of driving simplification process improvement and automation

• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and align across functions

• High level of ownership accountability and integrity

What We Offer

Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at Verve:

• Support your long-term financial security with our Allianz Corporate Pension Scheme

• Pick what matters most to you in our Personalized Benefits Platform with a budget of 100/month: mobility support (BVG/HVV) internet allowance daycare subsidy Urban Sports Club membership personal development and shopping vouchers

• Support your mental well-being with our Nilo Health Workplace Mental Health Solution

• Boost your professional knowledge with our annual training budget & internal webinars and level up your language skills through our German/English classes

• Recharge with 27 paid vacation days 3 Wellness days throughout the year in addition to the public holidays

• and even more reasons to join us!

• Please note: we can only consider candidates with the legal right to work in Germany as we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role

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