Job Description
At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga’s Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.
We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 110,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.
Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.
- Taking ownership and driving impact
- Being open to change and feedback
- Being passionate about our mission and our customers.
About the role
At Catawiki, we are looking for a Junior Finance Business Partner who wants to develop into a strong, well-rounded Finance Business Partner. This role is ideal for someone with 0–3 years of experience in finance, controlling, consulting or analytics who is ready to deepen their FP&A and strategic finance expertise and gain real exposure to senior stakeholders. Whether you are at the start of your career or already have a few years of experience, this role offers a steep learning curve and clear growth trajectory.
You will first build a strong FP&A foundation by supporting different business areas. As you grow in experience and confidence, you will take ownership of a specific domain and become its dedicated Finance Business Partner. You won’t just produce reports; you’ll help drive decisions.
You will rotate across and support different areas within Commercial Finance (e.g. one of the Super Clusters, Tech, Customer Service, Marketing or Central Functions) to build a strong understanding of:
- Budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles;
- Variance analysis and performance management;
- Financial modelling (cost modelling, FTE modelling, KPI tracking);
- Business case preparation and investment evaluation;
- Board and leadership reporting;
- Cross-functional strategic initiatives.
This phase is focused on building strong technical FP&A capabilities and understanding how finance partners the business. As you develop, you will take responsibility for a specific business area and:
- Own its budget and forecast;
- Drive performance analysis and cost control;
- Challenge assumptions and highlight risks & opportunities;
- Act as the finance representative in stakeholder meetings;
- Support decision-making through data-driven insights.
You will work directly with senior stakeholders and help improve business performance.
Your Core FP&A Responsibilities
Alongside your business partnering responsibilities, you will contribute to company-wide FP&A activities:
- Supporting the quarterly forecasting and annual budget cycles;
- Preparing monthly and quarterly performance reviews;
- Contributing to board reporting;
- Enhancing reporting dashboards and financial transparency;
- Improving forecasting accuracy and modelling capabilities;
- Supporting strategic planning initiatives.
You will gain full visibility into how a fast-growing marketplace manages financial performance at scale.
What makes this role exciting?
- High exposure: Direct interaction with senior leadership;
- Steep learning curve: Deep involvement in forecasting, budgeting and business cases;
- Coaching & development: Structured guidance from experienced Finance leaders;
- Strategic impact: Work on initiatives that shape Catawiki’s future;
- Growth path: Clear progression into a fully-fledged Finance Business Partner role.
Because we are growing fast, your scope will evolve and we are looking for someone who is excited to grow with it.
What you bring
We’re looking for someone ambitious, analytical and eager to grow.
Experience & Background
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or similar;
- 0–3 years of experience in FP&A, controlling, consulting, data/analytics or similar analytical roles;
- Strong experience working in Excel or Google Sheets;
- Comfortable working with large datasets;
- Experience with Python/SQL (or strong interest in developing this skill) is a plus;
- Fluent in English (written and spoken);
Skills & Mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into business insights;
- Comfortable working with different stakeholders and building effective working relationships;
- Curious, proactive, and future-oriented;
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment;
- High attention to detail combined with a strong eagerness to understand the business;
- Interest in data, automation and AI, and how these can improve financial processes and decision-making
- Eager to learn, take ownership, and grow into a senior partnering role.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
- Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
- A culture of connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
- Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion ”. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.
Our Offices and Way of Working
Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.
Interested?
Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
