Strategic Growth Manager

Embark on a career at CARSOME, where our vision is to create the most trusted vehicle ownership ecosystem that is driven by technology and data. Join us in our mission to deliver unparalleled peace of mind to customers throughout their pre-owned vehicle ownership experience. At CARSOME, we are guided by values that prioritize our customers, encourage collaborative problem-solving, strive for continuous improvement, and foster bold yet thoughtful innovation. We're committed to efficient, humble leadership and taking ownership in our roles, always aiming to positively impact our employees, customers, and community.

Your Day-to-Day

1. Financial Planning and Budgeting:

⦁ Provide FP&A support to management on matters related to productivity, demand planning, reporting, and metrics in a timely manner.

⦁ Work closely with regional and finance teams to gather financial data, validate assumptions, and ensure accuracy of financial plans, considering the business’s goals and financial standing.

⦁ Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts. Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.

2. Financial Analysis and Reporting:

⦁ Prepare regular monthly management reports, including financial analysis, KPIs, and dashboards for regional and country stakeholders.

⦁ Collaborate with finance, treasury, and central FP&A groups on metrics, goals, and business reviews. Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying improvement opportunities.

3. Forecasting and Risk Management:

⦁ Develop and maintain regional financial forecasts, assemble and summarize data to produce reports on financial status and risks.

⦁ Conduct business studies on past, future, and comparative performance to develop forecast models.

⦁ Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact business operations.

4, Partnership Management

⦁ Manage large-scale partnership collaborations with Digital Banks and Digital Insurance providers.

⦁ Oversee and coordinate project management initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, financial compliance, and operational performance.

⦁ Act as the key liaison for internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful partnerships and project execution.

⦁ Develop financial models and strategic recommendations to optimize partnerships' success and monitor performance against agreed KPIs.

⦁ Ensure effective communication and alignment with stakeholders on ongoing financial plans and partnership projects.

Your Know-How

⦁ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field with 6+ years of experience in finance, banking, insurance and fintech.

⦁ Proven experience in financial reporting, modeling, forecasting, and budgeting, especially in regional contexts.

⦁ Strong project management skills, particularly in large-scale partnerships with Digital Banks and Insurance.

⦁ Proficient in financial analysis, interpreting complex data, and providing actionable insights.

⦁ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with all organizational levels.

⦁ Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong presentation and reporting skills.

⦁ Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

⦁ Knowledgeable in accounting principles, financial regulations, tax laws, and business environments.

⦁ Attention to detail with strong organizational skills, balancing competing priorities.

⦁ Effective in influencing stakeholders and delivering results through clear communication.

⦁ This summary captures the core competencies and qualifications efficiently.