Chief Financial Strategist

vor 4 Wochen

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland METRO AG Vollzeit

Job Title: Chief Financial Strategist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Financial Strategist to join our team at METRO AG. As the Head of Finance & Strategy (Central) for a global convenience franchise business, you will be accountable for driving the financial strategy and supporting the scaling of Hard Franchise business model across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and support the scaling of the Hard Franchise business model, with a focus on long-term profitability and growth (Group target: €2.0bn turnover in 10 years, 10% EBITDA).
  • Identify financial opportunities to enhance the commercial performance and operational efficiency of the convenience franchise, ensuring a streamlined approach across all countries.
  • Oversee forecasting and planning to deliver on overall P&L performance, both at the group level and for each individual country.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, health & safety, governance, and corporate standards, supporting the creation and scaling of a professional and compliant business model.
  • Lead engagement with local Hard Franchise Finance and Analytics teams, ensuring alignment with group-wide objectives through VCP and other strategies.
  • Collaborate with country teams to support business analytics, strategic financial planning, and commercial initiatives that drive performance improvement.
  • Report directly to the Global Convenience SVP, with functional oversight of Finance & Business Analytics teams from each country, ensuring effective cross-country collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in commercial finance and analytics, ideally within a retail or franchise environment.
  • Proven expertise in financial reporting, KPI development, and business analytics, with a focus on driving profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Leadership experience at a senior finance/corporate level, delivering financial strategies and programs across multiple countries and functions.
  • Strong understanding of corporate governance and legal requirements across various jurisdictions.
  • Ability to simplify complex financial processes while engaging stakeholders and building consensus at all levels.
  • Demonstrated capacity to define the role and add significant value to a large-scale, multinational business unit.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and lead through collaboration rather than top-down direction.
  • Strong analytical skills, with a clear focus on setting measurable objectives and driving results through key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Empathetic leadership style with the ability to build strong teams, foster positive engagement, and challenge the status quo when necessary.

Career Perspectives:

  • Shape your leadership role within a large-scale, global business, and make a significant contribution to the continued success and expansion of the Metro Group.
  • As part of the central leadership team, influence and refine the existing franchise model to create sustainable benefits at both the local and global levels.
  • Explore further leadership opportunities within the global Metro Group, with potential roles at both the country and corporate levels.

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