Group Financial Controller (m/f/d)

A career driven by you. Join AutoScout24 Group and experience life in the fast lane. We’re not just leading the market; we’re creating it. We’re constantly innovating, evolving and transforming things for our customers. We’re driven, ambitious and determined to do our best work, together. For a career that doesn’t stand still, where you can put your ideas in the driving seat and change the way the world moves, join our international community.  

In this role, you will report to and work closely with the Group CFO. You will be responsible for a group accounting team of 15 directly, with global accounting resources of 70+. The scope includes oversight of: Group Financial Control, Accounting, Group Systems, Shared Services. This is a critical leadership position that will shape the financial infrastructure of a high-growth organization in the digital automotive marketplace. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• External reporting: Deliver timely, compliant high quality quarterly and annual reports. 
• Accounting Policies: Lead the evolution of accounting practices to embrace new business models, propositions, and acquisitions, setting the financial framework for future growth. 
• Financial consolidation: Direct the consolidation of AutoScout24’s ~50 entities, ensuring a cohesive financial narrative across all business units. Deliver timely, accurate monthly and quarterly reporting. 
• Updated financial reporting and knowledge: Work closely with your team to deepen understanding and application of current and emerging accounting policies/IFRS recommendations, ensuring reporting evolves with our business. 
• Internal controls: Oversee AutoScout24’s growing Internal Control function, safeguarding against financial risk and ensuring operational excellence. 
• Systems: Senior executive ownership for ERP systems and processes. 
• Taxation: Define and lead the company’s transfer pricing and VAT strategy across markets. 
• Audit relationships: Act as senior liaison with external auditors, ensuring a smooth audit process and addressing findings proactively. 
• Audit planning: Organize and conduct Audit Committee meetings, preparing strategic insights and responses. 
• Financing activities: Provide critical support for financing activities and equity transactions, contributing to our strategic financial planning and execution. 
• Team leadership: Lead and inspire a dedicated team of accounting & internal control professionals, fostering a culture of excellence & continuous improvement. 

What you should bring 

Experiences and Qualifications 

The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of leadership as well as strategic and operational expertise. They demonstrate ownership, commitment and resilience, and have a hands-on approach to leading the delivery of a deep and broad agenda. An individual with a proven track record, who will continually strive for excellence, is highly sought after. 

• ACA qualified, with previous experience from one of the big four accounting firms. 
• Track record of achievement in a European listed company in a Group Financial Controller or Group Head of Accounting or equivalent role. Prior IPO experience helpful, but not essential 
• Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards, particularly IFRS, as well as tax legislation. 
• Strong leadership credentials and able to operate at board level, with a proven record of building high-performing teams in international and global environments. 
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with the executive leadership team, country management teams, local finance directors, and other group functions. 
• Fluency in English required. Proficiency in additional languages is an advantage but is not mandatory. 

Competencies 

• High EQ, with an ability to apply judgement to key business decision making. 
• Very strong people, process, and analytical skills. 
• Superb and proven leader, high energy dynamic driver of change & improvement. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across different cultures & build relationships both internal & external. 
• Ability & willingness to take a "hands-on" approach while maintaining an ability for high-level strategic view of program activities. 
• Alignment with AutoScout24's culture – high energy, flexibility, fantastic communication, huge amounts of drive. Collaborative working is key. 

A culture of growth  

With over 50 nationalities represented, we’re proud to welcome people of all backgrounds to our growing community, and we’re always finding new ways to help people feel welcomed and included. Here, you’ll have the tools, training and support you need to work in a way that suits you, learn new skills and reach your potential.  

For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now.