THE CARWOW GROUP Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That's why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer. What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. WHY JOIN US? We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award that recognises the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We have just raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans! As pioneers, we're always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it's our responsibility to see possibility - building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers. Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!). Our team of 600 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal are revolutionising car-changing and we are fast expanding our mission across every single brand and country we operate in, so jump in! THE ROLE We're looking for an AR & Billing Specialist to be responsible for managing the billing processes of Carwow with support from our Billing Specialist, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in issuing invoices, tracking payments, and addressing billing discrepancies. Day to day you'll work across the following areas: Invoice Generation and Processing: Prepare and issue accurate invoices to customers and clients. Verify billing data, correct errors, and resolve discrepancies. Maintain up-to-date records of invoices and account statuses. Raising credit notes where required. Processing credit card payment transactions. Payment Tracking and Follow-up: Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices. Direct debit management and uploading. Allocating payments to customer accounts and reconcile discrepancies. Contact clients for payment reminders and to resolve billing issues. Customer Support: Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances. Provide detailed explanations of billing charges and policies. Address and resolve customer disputes in a timely and professional manner. Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports on billing activities, account statuses, and ageing receivables. Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis as needed. Identify trends and suggest process improvements to enhance billing operations. Compliance and Record-Keeping: Ensure all billing activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate and organised billing records and documentation. Stay informed on changes in billing regulations and best practices. WHAT YOU'LL BRING NetSuite experience - ideally at least 1 year + of experience using the platform. Minimum of 2 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or a related role. Some proficiency with Excel. Knowledge of accounting systems. Exceptional organisational skills, follow-up skills, and very high attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Ability to juggle/manage multiple tasks/projects and competing requirements, often under strict deadlines. Committed to high quality customer service (internal and external). Strong reliability and a great team-player. Languages: English (required), German (nice to have). WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Hybrid working. Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali. Matched pension contributions for a peaceful retirement. Share options - when we thrive, so do you! Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind, plus eyecare vouchers. Life Assurance for (even more) peace of mind. Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner. Enhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays. Work from abroad for a month. Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies. Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones. The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents. Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you've been talking about. Generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft. Regular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch 8 learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for. Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money. Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
THE CARWOW GROUP Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That's why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer. What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. WHY JOIN US? We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award that recognises the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We have just raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans! As pioneers, we're always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it's our responsibility to see possibility - building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers. Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!). Our team of 600 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal are revolutionising car-changing and we are fast expanding our mission across every single brand and country we operate in, so jump in! THE ROLE We're looking for an AR & Billing Specialist to be responsible for managing the billing processes of Carwow with support from our Billing Specialist, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in issuing invoices, tracking payments, and addressing billing discrepancies. Day to day you'll work across the following areas: Invoice Generation and Processing: Prepare and issue accurate invoices to customers and clients. Verify billing data, correct errors, and resolve discrepancies. Maintain up-to-date records of invoices and account statuses. Raising credit notes where required. Processing credit card payment transactions. Payment Tracking and Follow-up: Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices. Direct debit management and uploading. Allocating payments to customer accounts and reconcile discrepancies. Contact clients for payment reminders and to resolve billing issues. Customer Support: Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances. Provide detailed explanations of billing charges and policies. Address and resolve customer disputes in a timely and professional manner. Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports on billing activities, account statuses, and ageing receivables. Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis as needed. Identify trends and suggest process improvements to enhance billing operations. Compliance and Record-Keeping: Ensure all billing activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate and organised billing records and documentation. Stay informed on changes in billing regulations and best practices. WHAT YOU'LL BRING NetSuite experience - ideally at least 1 year + of experience using the platform. Minimum of 2 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or a related role. Some proficiency with Excel. Knowledge of accounting systems. Exceptional organisational skills, follow-up skills, and very high attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Ability to juggle/manage multiple tasks/projects and competing requirements, often under strict deadlines. Committed to high quality customer service (internal and external). Strong reliability and a great team-player. Languages: English (required), German (nice to have). WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Hybrid working. Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali. Matched pension contributions for a peaceful retirement. Share options - when we thrive, so do you! Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind, plus eyecare vouchers. Life Assurance for (even more) peace of mind. Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner. Enhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays. Work from abroad for a month. Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies. Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones. The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents. Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you've been talking about. Generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft. Regular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch 8 learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for. Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money. Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350 million. And we're a long way from done! ABOUT THE TEAM Marketing Automation sits in the Growth Marketing team, which is responsible for running our paid marketing activity, driving trading performance and orchestrating campaigns both for carwow and our advertising partners. The role will report to our Senior Growth Marketing Manager. The newly created role of Marketing Technology Lead will act as the bridge between the businesses requirements and our MarTech stack. You will work with key stakeholders across teams to build and segment audiences and deploy customer experiences to drive business outcomes whilst protecting UX. This is a pivotal role in how we orchestrate customer journeys across multiple use cases both on and off the carwow platforms. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES We're looking for a data driven, technology literate person who will inspire the business to make the best use of our platforms. You'll work closely with multiple departments to conceive and develop use cases which will exploit our capabilities and drive results. You'll own the creation, execution and optimisation of audiences and report results back - continuously looking for further opportunities. You'll advise stakeholders on approach, capabilities and testing methodologies and become a conduit between the business, its requirements and our key partners. You must at all times strive to act in the customers' best interest, delivering honest, fair, and professional services. KEY REQUIREMENTS Please note: We know that no candidate will be the perfect match for all we've listed in this posting, so we'd encourage you to apply if you feel you're close to the brief but not an exact match. Ideally you'll have: Knowledge of managing a Customer Data Platform (CDP) within a wider martech stack (BlueConic experience is preferable but not essential) Experience in devising and implementing campaigns that maximise conversions and revenue, whilst ensuring user experience is optimised Experience developing and executing A/B and multivariate tests Ability to help supercharge data-collection opportunities including but not limited to orchestrating the means of collecting and utilising our first party data and evolving identity management across all sites Ability to work closely with our Marketing, Media, Product Management team, stakeholders and partners to collate use cases and formulate clear briefs, outlining testing criteria and performance hypotheses Experience of working with a Data & Analytics team to establish data collection, and measurement frameworks, and to be able to report on campaign performance Ability to manage our day-to-day requirements to ensure experiences are prioritised and activated promptly Experience of profiling audiences to determine/interpret behaviours and propensity to convert Experience running training and workshops and producing reports for key stakeholders and the wider business, translating technical concepts to non-tech audiences Some HTML, CSS and Javascript skills are desirable but not essential WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Work from office in Victoria 3 days a week Competitive comp package 28 days' holiday increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! Employee-friendly share options Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution Vitality private healthcare insurance Life Assurance - 4x annual salary Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme Generous learning and development budget £500/€550 home office budget Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell, advertise and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with almost 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350 million. And we're a long way from done! ABOUT THE TEAM Marketing Automation sits in the Growth Marketing team, which is responsible for running our paid marketing activity, driving trading performance and orchestrating campaigns both for carwow and our advertising partners. The role will report to our Senior Growth Marketing Manager. The newly created role of Marketing Technology Lead will act as the bridge between the businesses requirements and our MarTech stack. You will work with key stakeholders across teams to build and segment audiences and deploy customer experiences to drive business outcomes whilst protecting UX. This is a pivotal role in how we orchestrate customer journeys across multiple use cases both on and off the carwow platforms. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES We're looking for a data driven, technology literate person who will inspire the business to make the best use of our platforms. You'll work closely with multiple departments to conceive and develop use cases which will exploit our capabilities and drive results. You'll own the creation, execution and optimisation of audiences and report results back - continuously looking for further opportunities. You'll advise stakeholders on approach, capabilities and testing methodologies and become a conduit between the business, its requirements and our key partners. You must at all times strive to act in the customers' best interest, delivering honest, fair, and professional services. KEY REQUIREMENTS Please note: We know that no candidate will be the perfect match for all we've listed in this posting, so we'd encourage you to apply if you feel you're close to the brief but not an exact match. Ideally you'll have: Knowledge of managing a Customer Data Platform (CDP) within a wider martech stack (BlueConic experience is preferable but not essential) Experience in devising and implementing campaigns that maximise conversions and revenue, whilst ensuring user experience is optimised Experience developing and executing A/B and multivariate tests Ability to help supercharge data-collection opportunities including but not limited to orchestrating the means of collecting and utilising our first party data and evolving identity management across all sites Ability to work closely with our Marketing, Media, Product Management team, stakeholders and partners to collate use cases and formulate clear briefs, outlining testing criteria and performance hypotheses Experience of working with a Data & Analytics team to establish data collection, and measurement frameworks, and to be able to report on campaign performance Ability to manage our day-to-day requirements to ensure experiences are prioritised and activated promptly Experience of profiling audiences to determine/interpret behaviours and propensity to convert Experience running training and workshops and producing reports for key stakeholders and the wider business, translating technical concepts to non-tech audiences Some HTML, CSS and Javascript skills are desirable but not essential WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Work from office in Victoria 3 days a week Competitive comp package 28 days' holiday increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! Employee-friendly share options Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution Vitality private healthcare insurance Life Assurance - 4x annual salary Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme Generous learning and development budget £500/€550 home office budget Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
VP Data & Analytics Location: London The Carwow Group is on the look-out for an exceptional leader to head-up our Data Science, Analytics, Data Product and AI teams as we gear up for our next stage of growth. You will play a pivotal role in defining and driving our data strategy, advancing our analytical capabilities, and spearheading our AI initiatives, whilst working closely with senior stakeholders from across the Group. OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. And we're a long way from finished! YOUR MISSION Define and drive our data strategy while advancing our analytical capabilities and spearheading our AI initiatives, and put Carwow on the map as a leader in this space. Lead our Data Science, Analytics, Data Product and AI teams to transform and lead the next stage of our data journey, making waves at the intersection of tech and the automotive industry. Leverage your deep technical expertise with proven strategic business acumen to unlock the full potential of data across our fast-growing ecommerce and content marketplace, working in partnership with senior stakeholders across the business. Be a visionary leader, leveraging your experience in crafting innovative strategies that use data to stand out from the competition. WHAT YOU'LL DO Shape our future: Define and implement our Data strategy in alignment with the broader Group's commercial and technology strategies Explore new frontiers: Stay at the forefront of data science and AI trends, identifying opportunities and building to leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies Lead for success: Grow and lead a comprehensive data function, overseeing teams in Data Science, Data Product, Analytics and AI/ML, focusing on fostering a culture of innovation and building for scale and continuous learning Be a problem-solving extraordinaire: Drive the advancement of analytical capabilities across the group with a focus on customer modelling, self-serve, experimentation, and reporting Operational wizardry: Develop and optimise the operating model between data teams and the wider business to drive greater effectiveness, efficiency and maximise impact from our investments in data capabilities Influence for impact: Champion data-driven decision making across the organisation, ensuring that insights are translated into actionable recommendations for business impact Build for scale: Oversee the development and implementation of robust data infrastructure, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and security WHAT YOU'LL NEED Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering a compelling Data vision and engaging across organisational domains to foster buy-in. You've been the creator and owner of a Data strategy, not only the executor Extensive commercial experience in marketplace businesses with the ability to align data and AI initiatives with overall business objectives Hands-on Data Science background with strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and cloud computing platforms - this is essential! Proven experience in a senior leadership role in a fast-paced high growth scale-up A track record of data modelling, and applying advanced analytics, data systems and tools, machine learning, and AI, to drive business growth Exceptional influencing and communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field Experience with best-in-class data visualisation and business intelligence tools Deep knowledge of agile methodologies and their application in data and analytics projects INTERVIEW PROCESS Introductory call with our Talent team Hiring Manager interview with our Chief Business & Operations Officer Technical skills deep dive with our CEO and Lead Machine Learning Product Manager Stakeholder interview with two members of our SLT Optional CEO final meeting WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Competitive comp package 28 days' holiday increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! Employee-friendly share options Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution Vitality private healthcare insurance Life Assurance - 4x annual salary Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme Generous learning and development budget £500/€550 home office budget Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
VP Data & Analytics Location: London The Carwow Group is on the look-out for an exceptional leader to head-up our Data Science, Analytics, Data Product and AI teams as we gear up for our next stage of growth. You will play a pivotal role in defining and driving our data strategy, advancing our analytical capabilities, and spearheading our AI initiatives, whilst working closely with senior stakeholders from across the Group. OUR MISSION To become the car-changing destination of choice. By combining technology, media and deep automotive expertise, we've turned how people buy, sell and lease cars on its head. What started as a simple reviews site is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe. Last year alone we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia - creators of AutoExpress and Evo magazines - doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with 10m subscribers and over 1.1 billion annual views, while we sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. And we're a long way from finished! YOUR MISSION Define and drive our data strategy while advancing our analytical capabilities and spearheading our AI initiatives, and put Carwow on the map as a leader in this space. Lead our Data Science, Analytics, Data Product and AI teams to transform and lead the next stage of our data journey, making waves at the intersection of tech and the automotive industry. Leverage your deep technical expertise with proven strategic business acumen to unlock the full potential of data across our fast-growing ecommerce and content marketplace, working in partnership with senior stakeholders across the business. Be a visionary leader, leveraging your experience in crafting innovative strategies that use data to stand out from the competition. WHAT YOU'LL DO Shape our future: Define and implement our Data strategy in alignment with the broader Group's commercial and technology strategies Explore new frontiers: Stay at the forefront of data science and AI trends, identifying opportunities and building to leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies Lead for success: Grow and lead a comprehensive data function, overseeing teams in Data Science, Data Product, Analytics and AI/ML, focusing on fostering a culture of innovation and building for scale and continuous learning Be a problem-solving extraordinaire: Drive the advancement of analytical capabilities across the group with a focus on customer modelling, self-serve, experimentation, and reporting Operational wizardry: Develop and optimise the operating model between data teams and the wider business to drive greater effectiveness, efficiency and maximise impact from our investments in data capabilities Influence for impact: Champion data-driven decision making across the organisation, ensuring that insights are translated into actionable recommendations for business impact Build for scale: Oversee the development and implementation of robust data infrastructure, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and security WHAT YOU'LL NEED Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering a compelling Data vision and engaging across organisational domains to foster buy-in. You've been the creator and owner of a Data strategy, not only the executor Extensive commercial experience in marketplace businesses with the ability to align data and AI initiatives with overall business objectives Hands-on Data Science background with strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and cloud computing platforms - this is essential! Proven experience in a senior leadership role in a fast-paced high growth scale-up A track record of data modelling, and applying advanced analytics, data systems and tools, machine learning, and AI, to drive business growth Exceptional influencing and communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field Experience with best-in-class data visualisation and business intelligence tools Deep knowledge of agile methodologies and their application in data and analytics projects INTERVIEW PROCESS Introductory call with our Talent team Hiring Manager interview with our Chief Business & Operations Officer Technical skills deep dive with our CEO and Lead Machine Learning Product Manager Stakeholder interview with two members of our SLT Optional CEO final meeting WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Competitive comp package 28 days' holiday increasing to 35 with length of service, plus extras for house moves, weddings and more! Employee-friendly share options Pension scheme via Royal London - up to 5% company contribution Vitality private healthcare insurance Life Assurance - 4x annual salary Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave including up to 20 weeks' full pay maternity and shared parental leave, and 8 weeks' full partner pay, as well as fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones 'Work from abroad for a month' annual scheme Generous learning and development budget £500/€550 home office budget Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
THE CARWOW GROUP Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That's why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer. What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. WHY JOIN US? We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award that recognises the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We have just raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans! As pioneers, we're always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it's our responsibility to see possibility - building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers. Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!). Our team of 600 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal are revolutionising car-changing and we are fast expanding our mission across every single brand and country we operate in, so jump in! THE ROLE Our high-growth automotive tech scale-up is seeking a hands-on Commercial Finance Manager to support the next phase of rapid expansion. Backed by a recent $52m investment, we're building a best-in-class commercial finance function to support our ambitious growth plans. You'll be responsible for partnering with the impressive Chief Customer & Marketing Officer (CCMO) who is responsible for the largest cost base in the business, the key revenue driver across our core Get Your Car (GYC) and Sell My Car (SMC) business units. You will provide best in class financial analysis and strategic guidance to ensure we achieve our corporate finance goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about owning and having a meaningful impact on the business, this is the opportunity for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO Partner with the CCMO to ensure deep understanding of their P&L and implications of decisions as we navigate ambitious growth plans Hold the CCMO accountable for our long run marketing spend & marketing team efficiency goals, as determined by the long term plan Be the conduit between Group FP&A and the Customer & Marketing ensuring they are aligned on forecast expectations Use financial & commercial acumen to support strategic decision in the marketing org Champion customer metrics in the business Financial support on tactical marketing spend decisions COMPETENCIES Senior Stakeholder Management, Influence & Negotiation: Relationship building & executive maturity to effectively challenge stakeholders to influence decision-making and challenge assumptions diplomatically Modelling & Analytics: Tech savvy & competent in best-in-class analytical methods & software Communication: Effective written and verbal communication & ability to clearly communicate complex financial information Strategic Vision: A good understanding of the broader business strategy and market dynamics Commercial Acumen: In-depth understanding of the business & market to connect risk & ops and support informed decisions Agile & Curious: Embrace change & leverage technology to improve processes & creative problem-solving SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Customer Economics: Comprehensive understanding of customer definitions, CAC & LTV and using it as a conduit for growth Paid Marketing: Understanding of digital marketing including attribution methodologies, return metrics and the implications of decision making on the P&L Marketing Funnel: Knowledge of the marketing funnel and application to a consumer facing marketplace business NICE TO HAVE Cohort Modelling & experience with Market Mix Models Partnered with the CMO or senior stakeholder in the marketing sector Exposure to the media planning market & the dynamics of the key players WHAT YOU'LL NEED A positive & energetic individual who can thrive in a high-growth & exciting work environment An experienced finance business partner with a track record of fostering valuable, cross-functional relationships - experience in partnering with a senior marketing leader is a bonus Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to build & present a story to influence complex decisions Experience with marketing analytics, performance marketing & customer metrics (LTV, CAC) in a platform business is a strong advantage Critical thinker who can use analytical techniques to dive into the detail, draw informed decisions, and then zoom out to provide commercially minded recommendations Advanced financial modelling & presentation building, use of Google's Suite is a bonus Experience in a fast growth marketplace business with exposure to paid marketing is an advantage Qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience 4-5 years HIRING PROCESS Virtual Talent Screen with Talent Partner 1hr virtual or in-person interview - Experience & Values 2hr in-person Analytical Exercise & Interview 24hr Case Study exercise then 1hr in person presenting your results WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Hybrid working that works around you Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali Share options - when we thrive, so do you! Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Enhanced holiday package, plus bank holidays 28 days of holiday 1 day for your wedding 1 day off when you move house - because moving's hard enough without work! 2 extra days on your third year anniversary 5 extra days on your tenth year anniversary Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year Work from abroad for a month (due to popular demand, this offer excludes the moon). Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you've been talking about A generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft Regular social events: tech lunch's, coffee with the exec sessions, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for Refer a friend, get paid. Lunch & learns and Carwow Classrooms with expert speakers who are here for a free lunch Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
THE CARWOW GROUP Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That's why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer. What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £1.8bn of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service. In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over 1.1 billion annual views, sell 1.2 million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million. WHY JOIN US? We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award that recognises the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We have just raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners (an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify) to accelerate our growth plans! As pioneers, we're always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it's our responsibility to see possibility - building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers. Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!). Our team of 600 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal are revolutionising car-changing and we are fast expanding our mission across every single brand and country we operate in, so jump in! THE ROLE Our high-growth automotive tech scale-up is seeking a hands-on Commercial Finance Manager to support the next phase of rapid expansion. Backed by a recent $52m investment, we're building a best-in-class commercial finance function to support our ambitious growth plans. You'll be responsible for partnering with the impressive Chief Customer & Marketing Officer (CCMO) who is responsible for the largest cost base in the business, the key revenue driver across our core Get Your Car (GYC) and Sell My Car (SMC) business units. You will provide best in class financial analysis and strategic guidance to ensure we achieve our corporate finance goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about owning and having a meaningful impact on the business, this is the opportunity for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO Partner with the CCMO to ensure deep understanding of their P&L and implications of decisions as we navigate ambitious growth plans Hold the CCMO accountable for our long run marketing spend & marketing team efficiency goals, as determined by the long term plan Be the conduit between Group FP&A and the Customer & Marketing ensuring they are aligned on forecast expectations Use financial & commercial acumen to support strategic decision in the marketing org Champion customer metrics in the business Financial support on tactical marketing spend decisions COMPETENCIES Senior Stakeholder Management, Influence & Negotiation: Relationship building & executive maturity to effectively challenge stakeholders to influence decision-making and challenge assumptions diplomatically Modelling & Analytics: Tech savvy & competent in best-in-class analytical methods & software Communication: Effective written and verbal communication & ability to clearly communicate complex financial information Strategic Vision: A good understanding of the broader business strategy and market dynamics Commercial Acumen: In-depth understanding of the business & market to connect risk & ops and support informed decisions Agile & Curious: Embrace change & leverage technology to improve processes & creative problem-solving SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Customer Economics: Comprehensive understanding of customer definitions, CAC & LTV and using it as a conduit for growth Paid Marketing: Understanding of digital marketing including attribution methodologies, return metrics and the implications of decision making on the P&L Marketing Funnel: Knowledge of the marketing funnel and application to a consumer facing marketplace business NICE TO HAVE Cohort Modelling & experience with Market Mix Models Partnered with the CMO or senior stakeholder in the marketing sector Exposure to the media planning market & the dynamics of the key players WHAT YOU'LL NEED A positive & energetic individual who can thrive in a high-growth & exciting work environment An experienced finance business partner with a track record of fostering valuable, cross-functional relationships - experience in partnering with a senior marketing leader is a bonus Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to build & present a story to influence complex decisions Experience with marketing analytics, performance marketing & customer metrics (LTV, CAC) in a platform business is a strong advantage Critical thinker who can use analytical techniques to dive into the detail, draw informed decisions, and then zoom out to provide commercially minded recommendations Advanced financial modelling & presentation building, use of Google's Suite is a bonus Experience in a fast growth marketplace business with exposure to paid marketing is an advantage Qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience 4-5 years HIRING PROCESS Virtual Talent Screen with Talent Partner 1hr virtual or in-person interview - Experience & Values 2hr in-person Analytical Exercise & Interview 24hr Case Study exercise then 1hr in person presenting your results WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Hybrid working that works around you Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali Share options - when we thrive, so do you! Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner Enhanced holiday package, plus bank holidays 28 days of holiday 1 day for your wedding 1 day off when you move house - because moving's hard enough without work! 2 extra days on your third year anniversary 5 extra days on your tenth year anniversary Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year Work from abroad for a month (due to popular demand, this offer excludes the moon). Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you've been talking about A generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft Regular social events: tech lunch's, coffee with the exec sessions, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for Refer a friend, get paid. Lunch & learns and Carwow Classrooms with expert speakers who are here for a free lunch Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.