Finance Business Partner (Director), Motors Category Lisboa

Finance Business Partner (Director), Motors Category
Lisboa
Lisboa, Portugal

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We are looking for a Financial Partner to the General Manager of our “Motors” Business Unit which currently serves ca. 50M consumers monthly, offering a wide variety of products within the Automotive category across Europe and South Africa. The “Motors” business is set to accelerate the growth towards achieving over 500M USD in revenues by delivering the best value proposition to our customers.

To accomplish that, OLX is looking for an individual who will play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of “Motors” and will work closely with the General Manager and the Motors Leadership Team to provide strategic financial insights, drive business growth, and ensure operational efficiency.

This role will support Lukas Draginas, the GM of the Motors Category, focusing on revenue, marketing, and sales efficiency within the FP&A scope. The role will report directly to OLX’s Chief Financial Officer, Suresh Krishnan; and can be based in any of the locations where OLX has operations.

• Deep Market & Financial Insight: Cultivate a profound understanding of category KPIs, market dynamics, and financial risks; adapt strategies based on innovative recommendations.
• Pricing & Financial Expertise: Act as the finance partner by managing platform SKU analysis, revenue forecasting, and budget control to optimize performance.
• Commercial Impact & Analytical Acumen: Enhance sales team efficiency through
  - driven insights, optimizing revenue and managing marketing spend for profitability.
• Strategic & Collaborative Partnership: Collaborate closely with GMs on
  - term planning and M&A opportunities, fostering strong
  - functional relationships.
• Effective Communication & Problem Solving: Lead category Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews, support pricing MBRs, addressing challenges with innovative solutions.
• Category Growth Facilitator: Enable category expansion by identifying growth opportunities, aligning financial strategies, and fostering
  - functional collaboration.
• Partner to the GM: Share goals with the GM, act as a thought partner, and challenge the GM when needed.

• Relevant Experience and Business Acumen: Experience in working in a Finance leadership role, supporting business growth. Understanding of
  - commerce/marketplace and/or classifieds sector is preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in financial analysis, modelling, and accounting principles. Adept in data analytics for generating insights and driving performance.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication abilities &
  - solving skills to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Build collaborative relationships with
  - functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Align financial recommendations with business goals through strategic insight. Solve complex problems with innovative solutions and maintain a practical approach.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry advancements and technological tools. Engage in continuous learning to enhance knowledge and expertise.
• Educational Background: University degree in a relevant field.

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At OLX, we invest in ourselves and each other to reach our full potential. We avoid bureaucracy and empower our teams to innovate; with opportunities, training, and leadership behaviors a key focus for all. Our commitment to inclusion ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions. And, we combine the spirit and agility of a startup with our global scale and the backing of Prosus, one of the largest consumer internet groups in the world.

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At OLX, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage people of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.

If you are excited about this role, and your past experiences do not align perfectly with every criteria asked for in the job description, we would still like you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities across the business, and we'd like to hear from you.