Finance Analytics Team Leader (f/m/d)
Purpose of Position
Awin’s Financial Analytics team sits at the intersection of finance, data and commercial decision-making and is fundamental to shaping the company’s financial future and strategic direction through expert data analysis and financial modelling. We are looking for a Team Leader to take us to the next level, acting as a Product Owner for the company’s suite of financial reporting, KPIs and business planning
Technical proficiency in data, a background in finance, and a commercial mindset are critical for this role. But more than that we need someone who can tell a story with data, who understands what business leaders need to make decisions and has the courage to innovate.
Key Tasks
Own Awin’s financial reporting and forecasting suite including sales, revenue, customer lifecycle, opex, personnel and KPIs, delivered using BI and EPM tools
Support Global Head of Financial Analytics in vision & strategy, roadmap planning and innovation such as the integration of new tools, AI and ML
Translate roadmap into phases of discovery, design, implementation, and validation, ensuring each phase has defined deliverables, owners, and timelines
Define business logic and semantic layers for Awin’s financial and business analytics
Collaborate with and serve as the first point of contact for business stakeholders to understand and solve real business problems
Coach two direct reports (Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst) and one dotted line (Data Engineer), fostering technical growth and innovative problem-solving alongside consistently high-quality deliverables
Collaborate closely with other squads across Data Engineering to ingest and model necessary data
Manage the squad backlog: refine requirements, prioritise user stories, ensure clarity and alignment with stakeholders
Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Key Skills
5+ Years in Financial or Business Analytics including Product Ownership / Squad Leadership experience and knowledge of Accounting / Finance
Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance, Business or Analytics related field
CIMA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent (preferred, not required)
Expertise with SQL and Tableau is essential; experience with an EPM platform (e.g. Pigment, Anaplan) is a strong advantage
Fluent English; an additional European language is advantageous given the multi-location remit but not essential
A future business leader, the ideal candidate is analytical, pro-active and inquisitive, with a proven ability to take ownership and generate valuable new ideas. Paired with exceptional communication skills the candidate needs to be able to shift seamlessly from talking technical details with engineers to talking strategy with management
Our Offer
Flexi-Week: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing by offering you a four-day Flexi-Week (with one lighter or completely disconnected day per week) at full pay, with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance.
Flexi-office: We offer an international culture and flexibility through our hybrid/remote working scheme which is designed to foster a culture of mutual trust and working flexibility.
Work Expense Contribution & Remote Working Furniture: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs, as well as a furniture package to support you in setting up a comfortable workspace when working from home.
Health and Wellbeing: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can focus on your mental and physical wellbeing.
Development: We’ve built our extensive training suite, Awin Academy, to cover a wide range of skills that support your professional and personal growth, with trainings conveniently packaged to help your overall development.
Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer recognition programme.
We are hiring in multiple countries for this role. Additional benefits, including health and wellbeing offerings, will be discussed during the initial interview.
Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.
Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.
Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Awin is part of the Axel Springer group. Learn more at axelspringer.com/en/, and explore the Axel Springer Essentials here: axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why
Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.
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