Manager, Ads Finance & Strategy, EMEA

About Netflix

Netflix is a leading global entertainment platform serving over 300 million paying members across more than 190 countries. It offers a diverse range of TV series, films, and games available to watch anytime and anywhere, with flexible subscription options.

Role Overview

We seek a Manager for the Ads Finance & Strategy team based in Germany to collaborate closely with Ads Sales leadership. This role focuses on crafting long-term advertisement strategies for the German, Austrian, and Swiss (DACH) markets, creating actionable annual and multi-year plans, and providing guidance on market positioning, strategic priorities, and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze advertising market trends, regulations, competitor activity, and stakeholder dynamics across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to identify avenues for growth in various sectors and formats.
• Collaborate with key Ads leadership and cross-functional teams to expand and launch advertising services in Austria and Switzerland.
• Lead detailed planning involving market sizing, investment proposals, pricing policies, and target setting aligned with revenue objectives for the DACH region in partnership with FP&A and Finance & Strategy.
• Develop business cases for critical initiatives including new products, partnerships, and sales tactics supported with data-driven analysis.
• Continuously track industry shifts, customer and competitive behavior, and regulatory changes to forecast impacts and provide strategic advice for long-term and immediate decision-making.
• Work with Ads Leadership and Business Operations to craft go-to-market approaches that differentiate Netflix ad solutions in regional and global contexts.
• Use data insights to guide monetization strategies such as CPM trends and inventory utilization, support pricing decisions, and create standardized reporting for key business reviews and updates.
• Act as the main Finance & Strategy liaison supporting DACH Sales leaders and cross-functional teams, representing regional perspectives in global discussions and fostering alignment on strategic goals.

Candidate Profile

• At least seven years of professional experience, preferably in management consulting, media strategy, or advertising technology, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of streaming advertising and ad-tech ecosystems, with bonus familiarity in programmatic advertising, SSP/DSP platforms, and auction mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities capable of structuring complex issues, building financial models, sizing market opportunities, and translating findings into clear strategic recommendations.
• Experience in influencing senior executives and stakeholders without direct authoritative control.
• Excellent communication skills including creating strategic narratives and polished presentations suitable for executive audiences.
• Proficiency in German and English for effective collaboration with local and global teams.
• Ability to exercise autonomous decision-making within a defined strategic framework.
• A bachelor's or master's degree with a quantitative focus, or equivalent practical expertise; an MBA is considered advantageous.

Inclusion and Diversity

Netflix is committed to an inclusive hiring process and offers accommodations for candidates with disabilities or other needs during recruitment. We value diversity and equal opportunity across all aspects of race, religion, gender, age, disability, and other personal attributes, fostering stronger and more effective teams.