Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at www.verve.com.

Role Overview

Reporting into the VP Business Finance, this is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for driving financial performance and ensuring effective, well-controlled financial operations within our largest AdTech Business Unit, Verve Marketplace.

Aligned with our principles for a companywide centralized Finance Operating Model, this role oversees commercial finance, financial operations, and legal entity accounting for the Business Unit. The role partners closely with Business Unit leadership to support commercial decision-making, while ensuring alignment with Group Finance standards, processes, and governance.

What Will You Do

Financial Operations (FinOps)

Oversee commercial financial operations across the Business Unit, including revenue tracking, cost management, and working capital visibility
Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial data across systems and reporting

Legal Entity Accounting

Oversee and support accurate and timely financial close processes in coordination with Group Finance
Ensure completeness and accuracy of Business Unit financial inputs into Group reporting
Act as the key Business Unit contact for accounting-related matters, ensuring compliance with Group policies and local regulatory requirements

Governance & Controls

Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and governance standards
Support the implementation of Group-led finance initiatives, systems, and processes
Identify, manage, and escalate financial risks within the Business Unit as appropriate

Strategic Finance Business Partnering

Act as a key finance partner to Business Unit leadership and commercial teams
Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and insights
Provide constructive challenge and guidance to improve financial performance and resource allocation

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and develop the Business Unit finance team (15+ team members) across Commercial FinOps and Accounting
Build a transparent, high-performing, commercially focused finance function, driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across different locations

Stakeholder Management

Partner cross-functionally with commercial, operations, and product teams to ensure business initiatives are effectively translated into financial outcomes
Collaborate closely with Group Finance to ensure alignment between Business Unit performance and Group reporting requirements

What Will You Bring

10+ years of experience in finance, with a mix of accounting, commercial finance, and business partnering roles
ACCA, ICAEW, ACA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
Experience with European local GAAP (i.e. HGB Germany) including working with local auditors on technical accounting matters
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with a solid understanding of business drivers and their impact on financial performance
Experience operating in matrix organizations with centralized finance structures
Track record of driving simplification, process improvement, and automation
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and align across functions
High level of ownership, accountability, and integrity

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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