Finance Business Partner (They/She/He)

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

💪 Our career development philosophy. 

🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: To give everyone easy access to anything in their cities. And this is where your ride starts.

THE JOURNEY

• Develop and/or maintain insightful management reports and analysis about the overall company performance and provide professional advice in relation to operational performance
• Gather input from the commercial & operations departments and translate & adjust them into budgets, forecasts and long term plans, defining and monitoring financial & operational targets to steer the performance of the Company
• 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 actuals 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
• Business partnering to Senior management in financial and operations matters
• Take part in the month end closing process from adjustments to the production of management reporting & accounting (P&L, BS)
• Investigate the reasons for differences between the planned and actual results, highlighting to superior management impact on the business
• Ad hoc analysis to provide the different managers with information for decision making

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance (ACCA/CPA Certification would be considered an advantage)
• 5+ years accounting experience in a similar position
• Experience of working in Commercial Finance in the  E-commerce or FMCG industry
• Advanced MS Excel Skills (pivot tables, sumifs, vlookup, Charts etc) & Google Workspace
• Knowledge of the English language (advanced)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• High levels of professionalism, initiative, energy, creativity and flexibility
• 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
• Business acumen:
• Proven track record of understanding and empathising with colleagues’ / partners' challenges, and objectives to create strategies and deliver value through collaboration
• Stakeholder 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 organised and detail-oriented approach, you are able to maintain and deliver on time multiple project simultaneously

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!
• 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days 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.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!