Since 2014, Acast has been creating the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, building the technology which connects podcast creators, advertisers and listeners.
Its marketplace spans more than 100,000 podcasts, 2,300 advertisers and 400 million monthly listens. Crucially, those listens are monetized wherever they happen - across any podcasting app or other listening platform.
The company operates worldwide and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (ACAST.ST)
About The Role
As a Business Controller at Acast, you will play an integral role within the finance team, providing crucial financial insights to support strategic decision-making processes. Your responsibilities will encompass data analysis, opportunity identification, and the management of budgeting and forecasting processes.
You will collaborate with various business units to help achieve budgetary and profitability targets. While the role requires hands-on involvement, we are seeking a candidate with strong growth potential to advance alongside the company's expansion.
Although our finance team is primarily based in Stockholm, this role is situated in New York or its vicinity, with a requirement to commute to our Manhattan office at least twice a week.
Strategic Partnership: Serve as a financial business partner to key stakeholders and P&L owners, providing critical insights and analysis to inform decision-making.
Financial Analysis: Deliver comprehensive internal decision support through robust financial analysis, insights, and reporting.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for designated areas, ensuring alignment with overall financial goals.
Budget Achievement: Collaborate with responsible managers to meet budgetary and profitability objectives.
Financial Closing: Support the monthly closing process, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
Performance Analysis: Analyze profit and loss (P&L) statements and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial performance.
Financial Reporting: Conduct detailed reporting of financial performance, providing clear and actionable insights.Sales Commissions: Calculate sales commissions and identify opportunities for optimization.
Financial Projects: Participate in financial development projects, offering recommendations for process improvements.
Who you are?
Experience: Extensive experience in an international environment as a Business Controller, Business Analyst, or in Financial Planning and Analysis.
Education: A relevant academic degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
Skills: Proficient in Excel, with strong analytical abilities and a solid understanding of business operations.
Excellent communication skills and experience with Business Intelligence tools.
Industry Knowledge: Experience in media, advertising, and technology sectors is advantageous.
Attributes: Curiosity and a propensity for rapid learning are essential.
Join us at Acast and be a part of a dynamic team that supports innovative and strategic financial growth.
Acast is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or any of the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.
Culture is our number one priority as a business. We believe people come first, and we work every day to enable autonomy, continuous improvement and bring out the best in people. We’re global and have remote teams, so it’s even more important that we strive for an open, inclusive and caring environment where everyone feels visible and welcome. We consider ourselves a modern organization driven by strong values to create the best, most fulfilling and nurturing culture.
We very much look forward to finding the next great person to join our cause!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Online Audio and Video Media
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