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OLX

Global peer-to-peer online classifieds marketplace

Business Finance Controller

Corporate Finance & FP&APosted on Nov 10
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in financial reporting, controlling, or financial planning and analysis, with proven experience partnering with senior leadership.
  • Deep knowledge of accounting principles, International Financial Reporting Standards or generally accepted accounting principles, reporting standards, and valuation methodologies.
  • Understanding of internal controls and risk management frameworks.
  • Experience with OneStream, Anaplan, Tableau, or advanced analytics tools is highly desirable.
  • A data-driven and innovation-focused approach, with a track record of process improvement and automation in finance.
  • Proven ability to challenge established practices and lead change in a complex organization.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, build trust, and influence stakeholders across remote, multicultural teams.
  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional, matrixed settings.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field.
  • Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver accurate, compliant, board-ready financial reporting—including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows—for management, the board, and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with evolving financial and tax regulations, and oversee internal controls and risk management frameworks.
  • Design, implement, and own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, turning financial results into actionable recommendations for cost management and operational improvements.
  • Interpret and synthesize complex financial data to build predictive models and business intelligence that support operational decisions, risk assessment, and identification of growth opportunities.
  • Monitor market and industry trends and link financial insights to operational and strategic actions.
  • Partner with business leaders, influence key decisions, and integrate financial considerations into organizational strategy.
  • Collaborate across departments and countries, aligning financial strategies with business objectives.
  • Use data, analytics tools, and large datasets to identify insights into business performance, trends, and investment opportunities.
  • Apply automation and artificial intelligence where it improves financial modeling and reporting.
  • Lead projects to modernize finance processes and improve their speed and effectiveness.
  • Identify and assess risks to financial health and operational efficiency, recommend mitigations, and follow through on execution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in high-growth technology, e-commerce, or digital environments.
  • Experience with OneStream, Anaplan, Tableau, or advanced analytics tools.
  • Additional languages are a plus.

About the Company

OLX

Global peer-to-peer online classifieds marketplace

OLX Group runs a global online peer-to-peer classifieds marketplace that helps people buy and sell a wide range of goods and services, from electronics and furniture to cars, housing, and jobs. Its platform is built for mobile use and focuses on serving emerging markets where value-conscious consumers live, enabling local transactions through listings, chat, and search. Sellers post free or paid ads, and OLX monetizes via advertising (including Google AdSense), premium listings for higher visibility, and subscription tools for business users; in some markets it earns commissions on transactions (e.g., OLX Autos). The company differentiates itself with a large, local-focused footprint across 30+ countries, a mobile-first approach tailored to local needs, and strategic partnerships and acquisitions that expand its reach. Its goal is to connect people to buy and sell locally with a simple, accessible marketplace that supports value-for-money trades and decluttering in underserved markets.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Series C
Total funding
$28.5M
Headquarters
Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Founded
2006

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