About CarlaAt Carla we believe that more people should be able to drive electric. Therefore, we have set out to build the safest, most convenient and transparent way to sell, buy, or lease an electric car. Carla was founded in 2020 in Stockholm, with strong VC backing. We are now in an exciting growth phase and we're looking to hire people who have that magical mix of being great at what they do, show a strong drive, can obsess over consumer centricity, whilst being humble and eager to learn.About the RoleDue to a parental leave within the finance team, Carla is looking for an interim Business Controller to join our finance team in Stockholm. The role will cover 6 months starting in August 2024. In this role, you will report directly to our CFO and work closely with many internal stakeholders. Your role will center around cost controlling, forecasting and financial analysis to support our continuous growth. In addition, you will work proactively with our KPIs and develop financial models that enable us to make data-driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in short and long term business forecasting of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, with a focus on our commercial areas (Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, Valuation)
• Participate in the monthly closing and reporting, and act as a driver of improvements
• Drive revenue and cost efficiency through close collaboration with our Sales, Purchasing, Valuation and Marketing teams
• Develop business cases for new business initiatives

Concrete examples of work tasks:

• Develop sales, volume, and margin forecasts together with our Commercial development team
• Ensure timely financial reporting processes, including thorough controlling of key metrics, in close collaboration with our Accounting teamDevelop and deliver presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and financial insights to management and other stakeholders

We believe that the ideal candidate has:

• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and controlling roles
• Experience from e-commerce, retail, or other industries with inventory and B2C exposure
• An eye for details and accuracy, even when things move fast
• Strong integrity, and self confidence speak up, challenge, and raise risks
• A positive mindset and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment e.g. in scale-up, roll-up or turn-around situations
• Great communication skills, ability engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and the drive to align priorities frequently
• A natural aptness for financial modeling, financial metrics and no fear of numeric complexity
• Fluency in Swedish and English

What is in it for you?

Most of all, this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a category-defining company, with great values, and a business model that doesn't talk about sustainability - but rather uses it as its foundation. In addition, we are growing at the speed of light so there are great chances of getting a full time offer.Apart from that, we offer:

Most of all, this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a category-defining company, with great values, and a business model that doesn't talk about sustainability - but is based on it. Apart from that, we offer:

• Joining one of Sweden’s LinkedIn 2022 & 2023 Top 10 Startups
  • We’re a start-up, which means we work smarter, not harder. Life-work balance still plays an important role in creating long-lasting productivity and output
  • A career-defining role at an early-stage scaleup and an opportunity to grow and learn from knowledgeable co-workers
  • A workplace that believes strength is found in diversity. We hire people regardless of background, education, experience or gender
  • We’re a start-up, which means we work smarter, not harder. Life-work balance still plays an important role in creating long-lasting productivity and output career-defining role at an early-stage scaleup and an opportunity to grow and learn from knowledgeable co-workers

• Market competitive salary

We’re fast, both in terms of car delivery and when it comes to growing our business. We have no plans to stop anytime soon; hopefully this is where you come in!