Senior Controlling & FP&A Manager (f/m/d)

About Prewave

Do you want to be part of one of the fastest-growing AI companies in Supply Chain Risk Management?

At Prewave, we are dedicated to unlocking an unprecedented level of efficiency, transparency and resilience in the supply chain for our customers. We pioneer supply chain risk management with our AI-powered solutions, analysing traditional and social media in 100+ languages and predicting risks and disruptions all over the world. We help our clients to achieve a sustainable supply chain and to prevent any setbacks.

We are already a trusted partner of Ferrari, PwC, Toyota and many more. With the increasing importance and attention to supply chain due diligence in Europe, we grow every day, and so does our team! 

We are looking for a Senior Controlling & FP&A Manager in our Finance team to join us on this exciting journey! 

Your mission

Our Finance team has played a key role in Prewave's journey and as we continue to scale, we’re now looking for an experienced Senior Controlling & FP&A Manager to help us uplift our performance reporting. You will work directly with the centralised Finance team located in our HQ in Vienna. As a Senior Manager in Controlling & FP&A  your primary responsibility will be to ensure the financial success of our operations. This will involve working closely with all our departments. You will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations to optimise financial outcomes.

What makes the Finance team so special is our ‘partner first’ approach to the job - we create strong communication loops with the wider business, so that bottlenecks are minimised and that things get done quickly and efficiently.

As our Senior Controlling & FP&A Manager at Prewave, you will… 

• Partner with the Finance Director and department heads to develop and maintain performance metrics, dashboards and reporting systems
• You will monitor, analyse and communicate key financial and operational performance indicators to the management team for key decisions (including P&L, cash flow statements, balance sheets and variance analysis) 
• Develop and implement robust finance processes and policies that align with the evolving needs of our rapidly growing business.
• Actively communicate key risks and opportunities, proposing new approaches
• Collaborate with the management team to develop plans for maximizing profitability, reducing costs, and increasing revenue
• Lead annual & quarterly budget and rolling forecast exercises with all departments and track performance against budget
• Develop financial models and forecasts to guide long-term planning
• Perform and analyse monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports 
• Assess ad hoc project ROI and business cases
• Improve month-end close to enable timely reporting of results 
• Support roll-out of the Accounting ERP system as well as other finance tooling

Your profile

Must haves

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in finance, with a minimum of 7-8 years working with dedicated FP&A teams in either corporates or a consulting environment
• Demonstrated expertise in business planning, financial planning (forecasting/budgeting), and analysis.
• Proficiency in English (both written and verbal).
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of creating clear presentations and conveying complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work with strategic concepts that can propel the company forward or alter its strategic direction.
• Recognized as an excellent communicator.
• Acts as a facilitator of finance within the business, ensuring all levels understand how to generate value.
• Valid work permit for UK or Austria if you are open to relocate..

Bonus points for

• Well rounded accounting experience in a fast growth scale up. 
• Having worked with SaaS businesses in the past.

What we offer you

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We recognize and reward talent. The actual salary will be adjusted based on your qualifications, experience, and the specific role.
• Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment: Join a dynamic team in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued. Your voice is important here.
• Work-Life Balance: Your well-being matters. Enjoy flexible working hours and options for working from home to promote a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. 

What our employees love:

• Celebrate Your Birthday: Enjoy an extra vacation day to make your birthday special.
• Office Snacks and Fruits: Stay energised with a variety of snacks and fresh fruits available in the office.
• Engaging Team Events: Join us for cheese tastings, Ping-pong tournaments, company dinners, seasonal celebrations, and more to foster a vibrant team spirit.
• Health and Wellness Initiatives: Participate in team sports through our partnership with Eversports, support your mental well-being with guidance from our workplace psychologist, and benefit from health initiatives such as shiatsu sessions, vaccinations and regular health check-ups to prioritise your physical and mental well-being.
• Your device of choice: whether it's Windows, MacOS or Linux, we'll let you choose your preferred operating system.
• Training and Development: We believe in investing in our employee’s growth. Besides company-wide German- and soft skills training, each team member is encouraged to discuss their professional development ideas with their manager.