CFO UK (London)

At eBay, we’re more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

The UK Market team at eBay is a dynamic and collaborative group that oversees the UK. Under the leadership of the Vice President & General Manager for the UK, the team is dedicated to bringing innovative strategies and initiatives to these regions, such as the Global Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) initiative. This role requires a seasoned finance leader, operating at director level, who will be supporting a wide range of strategic analysis, decision-making, and financial reporting for the UK team.

This is a delivery-focused role through leading a talented team. The role is responsible for eBay’s second largest market powered by a strong team. The work in this organisation is strategically important to the business with significant operational growth riding on the success of that team.

What You Will Accomplish

• Partner with General Manager as part of the UK executive committee to develop and drive strategy for the UK. This includes defining growth targets and underlying metrics to drive the business, while optimizing investment allocation.
• Build and develop consumable frameworks for translating product strategy into measurable financial reports, providing key insights and supporting faster decision making.
• Lead all aspects of short and long-range financial planning and headcount allocation.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly analysis and reporting of the business' financial results including variances to plan, ensuring key issues, risks, and business drivers are understood and highlighted; proactively engage in working with the business to make trade-offs.
• Contributing to organic and inorganic business opportunities by collaborating with the Business, Strategy & Corporate Development team in any Build/Partner/Buy analysis.
• Manage, encourage, develop and continue to grow a high-performing team that supports these existing organisations.
• Partner with the broader Finance team, as well as other stakeholders on cross-functional initiatives.

What You Will Bring

• Advanced degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading a global finance function at director level, with a preference for ecommerce experience.
• Track record of close partnership with C-suite/senior level executives and ability to influence and help lead the business.
• Experience working cross-functionally, both inside and outside of Finance, to collaboratively develop business and investment plans.
• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to use data and insights to drive decisions.
• Extensive experience aligning investment of resources against a company's business strategy and objectives.
• Ability to translate complex business operating models and operational indicators into financial performance.
• Solid knowledge of the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow and GAAP principles.
• Strong leadership skills with history of attracting talent and developing and motivating teams.
• Excellent executive communication skills tailored to the audience.
• Desire and ability to thrive in a complex matrixed environment.