SENIOR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.
We're a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over unique items in auction, carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.
Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date, we’re on a mission to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects.
As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by our core values.
Taking ownership and driving impact  Being open to change and feedback Being passionate about our mission and our customers.
If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey!  About the role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Business Partner to collaborate closely with and support our business units, which we refer to as superclusters.
This role involves a combination of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities, alongside strategic partnership responsibilities.
Your primary duties will include the preparation, review, and analysis of both financial and non-financial information, coupled with the provision of insightful reports that drive performance improvement and help achieve our desired business outcomes.
You will be part of the management team of one of the superclusters and with your exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills, you will be positioned to make a significant impact on the business and foster enhanced performance.
Given our rapid growth, the tasks and responsibilities of this role are subject to change.
We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic about taking on new challenges and responsibilities as they arise.
Our Commercial Finance team is headquartered in the Netherlands, operating on a hybrid model from our Amsterdam office.
Therefore, it is highly preferred that you are based in the Netherlands and can travel to the Amsterdam office twice a week.
What you’ll do Drive performance through effective budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis of KPIs and key drivers.
Prepare and present monthly performance results of superclusters.
Attend and represent finance at relevant supercluster meetings.
This includes being a member of the Management Team of at least one of the superclusters; Act as a financial advisor to these teams, playing a key role in commercial decision-making, business case analysis, and performance enhancement.
Conduct monthly reviews of the cost base (headcount and operational expenses), discussing variances to assess future P&L impact.
Support business planning processes (including weekly forecasting and quarterly detailed planning) through financial analysis, modelling, and facilitating planning discussions with key stakeholders.
Update Adaptive for quarterly forecasts and generate relevant reports.
What you’ll bring Educational Background.
Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field; professionally qualified, working towards a relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience (5+ years).
Interpersonal Skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a talent for influencing multiple stakeholders.
Analytical Abilities.
Proficiency in understanding, interpreting, and challenging financial data, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Proactive and Forward-Thinking.
Demonstrate a proactive approach and future-oriented mindset.
Business Process Knowledge.
In-depth knowledge of specific processes and business areas, with the ability to implement changes that add value to the business.
Motivation and Initiative.
Highly motivated, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills.
Collaboration and Partnership.
Demonstrates a strong desire and capability to collaborate within and across functions to achieve desired outcomes as a Commercial Business Partner.
Project and Change Management.
Experience in participating in and executing projects and change management initiatives.
Industry Knowledge and Commercial Awareness.
Good understanding of industry trends and commercial acumen.
Technical Proficiency.
Proficient in financial systems with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems.
Language Skills.
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Additional Preferred Attributes.
Experience in working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
Demonstrated success in driving financial performance improvements.
We offer a stimulating work environment where your contributions will make a tangible difference.
If you are ready to take on a role that offers both challenge and opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application.
Why You'll Love Working with Us Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories.
In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives, which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
A Culture of Connection defines us.
We’re a passionate, diverse and collaborative team of 800+ Catawikains and 60+ nationalities, all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace.
We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered.
Whatever your story, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.
Celebrate Life’s Moments with us at Catawiki.
When you join us, you’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher, and on each birthday, you'll get a €50 Catavoucher to celebrate.
Enjoy an extra day off each year to \"Pursue Your Passion\".
We also recognise significant work anniversaries ( years) with additional time off, plus extra leave for life’s big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house.
Please note that benefits can vary by location.
For specific information regarding what’s available in your country, please consult your recruiter.
Our Offices and Way of Working Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect.
Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model.
This means we typically ask you to be in the office 2 out of 5 days, roughly 40% of your working time, to collaborate and connect with your colleagues.
Of course, if the job description specifies that the role is 100% remote—such as for certain expert or sales positions—then that arrangement will apply.
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