Senior Principal, Planning and Modelling (Finance)

TL;DR

Senior Principal, Planning and Modelling (Finance): Owning Free Cash Flow (FCF) planning and improvement initiatives across a global portfolio with an accent on Working Capital and consolidated cash flow modelling. Focus on implementing FCF planning within Anaplan and optimizing the Cash Conversion Cycle accuracy.

Location: Hybrid (Berlin, Germany) - 2 days a week in office

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering local delivery platform operating in around 65 countries worldwide, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end FCF planning across the global portfolio.
• Act as the primary FCF subject matter expert for regional finance teams to harmonise planning capabilities, specifically regarding Working Capital.
• Review and challenge consolidated regional submissions to ensure robust group-level cash flow modelling.
• Analyse variances between Actuals and Budget, focusing on structural changes and timing mismatches in Working Capital.
• Partner with global and regional finance stakeholders to co-develop robust FCF forecasting models.
• Serve as the primary SME for the implementation of FCF planning within Anaplan.

Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge of the linkages between P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Deep technical understanding of the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC), including DIO, DSO, and DPO.
• Proven ability to bridge P&L tax expense and actual cash tax outflows.
• Strong grasp of IFRS 16 and capitalisation rules for Capex forecasting.
• Experience in a corporate setting or a blend of Big 4 advisory and corporate finance roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with a beautiful Berlin campus (2 days a week).
• 27 days holiday, with additional days granted based on years of service.
• €1,000 educational budget, language courses, and access to Udemy Business.
• Comprehensive health benefits including checkups, meditation, and gym.
• Financial perks: Employee Share Purchase Plan, Corporate Pension Plan, and Life & Accident Insurance.
• Practical benefits including digital meal vouchers and public transportation ticket discounts.