Finance Lead

Job Description

The way we manage our company is built on the belief that by giving a “WOW!” service to our clients, we will be able to change the delivery market. How are we doing it? By paying attention to all the details. Glovo is a hyperlocal marketplace featuring the trendiest places in each city & delivering their products in less than 30 mins.

Step up to the ambitious challenge of achieving best-in-class operations/delivery times in some of our most complex cities. Glovo offers an exciting opportunity for a data-focused, analytical professional who obsesses over details and is always looking for how to improve the performance of our couriers, and restaurant partners. You will have access to unlimited data to facilitate creative decision-making and access to a world-class tech team that can turn your recommendations for the country’s operations into an efficient reality.

This role is for a senior leader (Head of Finance) of Glovo’s Uganda team, who will lead the Finance & Strategy team in Uganda and help in taking decisions that will shape the future of our business in the country and in the region

We’re looking for someone who has a mix of the:

• Operational excellence to get great work done
• Negotiation and collaboration skills
• Strategic, innovative, and creative thinking that’s required to develop outside-the-box solutions
• Management skills and emotional intelligence required to inspire a team

THE JOURNEY

• Lead the Finance Team in Uganda and help in taking decisions that will shape the future of our business in the country and the region
• GM right-hand in any finance & strategy topic
• Manage operational information, financial statements, and preparation of forecasts & budget
• Be involved in management control: definition of procedures, the design of budget processes
• Prepare & present monthly, quarterly/annual finance reports and analysis (P&L and cost-saving plans)
• Prepare analysis and justifications of actual data, forecasts, and deviations
• Study the viability of investments/projects – reports, strategic reorientation, etc.
• Assess new business opportunities and new vertical developments and changes
• Incubate and lead the launch of new projects in the Country
• Support & oversee if needed treasury/accounting
• Support in monitoring financial policies
• Support the preparation of Financial Statements
• Supervise the relationship with third parties: external auditors, administrations, external consultants
• Ad hoc analysis to provide the different managers with information for decision-making
• Actively collaborate with your colleagues and learn from each other in a supportive environment that allows you to grow, develop, and make a difference

Experience & Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• 6+ years of experience in total
• 5+ years of experience in Finance and/or Consulting
• Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or business (MBAs/ACCA/CPA Certification would be an advantage)
• Knowledge of local accounting and tax standards (Local GAAP)

Skills

• Problem-solving
  • Strong problem-solving skills – you are hypothesis-driven & looking for data to drive decisions
  • An ability to take any problem, deep dive, reveal route cause, draft improvement solutions, and communicate to stakeholders
• Presentation & Communication skills
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • An ability to summarise and present complex plans to Management and key stakeholders
• Team leadership:
  • 1-5 years of experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve collective goals
  • Experience building and managing high-performance teams to achieve ambitious goals: strong organizational skills and delegation, ability to prioritize and multitask, work well under pressure, and handle multiple issues simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Business acumen:
  • Proven track record of understanding and empathizing with colleagues’ / partners’ challenges, and objectives to create strategies and deliver value through collaboration
• Stakeholder collaboration:
  • External: Proven experience in working with external partners and governmental authorities to align on strategic initiatives and ensure seamless collaboration
  • Internal: You’re an expert on managing stakeholders, working with peers, and leveraging other teams aspiring to do what’s best for the company
• Project management
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented approach, you are able to maintain and deliver on time multiple projects simultaneously
• Other
  • Excellent knowledge of Google Suite and MS Office, Excel
  • Excellent written and spoken English language

Culture

• Ability to work in a high-growth and high-performance start-up at a fast pace while being hands-on and autonomous
• Adaptable, positive mindset: possess a flexible attitude towards evolving roles within the finance domain; we value versatility & the ability to adapt to new challenges while ensuring a consistent job scope
• A can-do attitude and endless curiosity – you wonder why something happened/spend hours figuring it out, and can’t stop thinking about solutions
• Obsessed with continuous improvements, delivering value, and allergic to manual tasks!
• An empathetic and inclusive attitude – you are always respectful, kind, and fair

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don’t meet our musts don’t let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We Believe Driven Talent Deserves

•  An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
•  Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
•  Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
•  Extra time off, the freedom to work from home one day a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
•  Enhanced parental leave.
•  Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

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