Finance & Strategy Director - Romania (They/She/He)

Full Time
Bucharest, Romania
5 months ago

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 25 countries.

Together we revolutionize 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. 

  • We have an ‘’office-first’’ culture and we place collaboration at the center of everything we do! 
  • We have a non-vanilla personality and feedback mindset. We don’t shy away from difficult conversations - we see them as a gift! 
  • We work with high intensity and have fun along the way.  We also celebrate the wins (a lot!). 
  • We celebrate diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. 

💪Our career development philosophy. 

  • We are building a talent house of high performing teams and leaders. We invest in people who raise the bar and help others reach their full potential. 
  • We take ownership of our career development. We don’t believe in linear and predictable career paths - we create the job of our dreams! 
  • We embrace opportunities to move the needle and make an impact beyond our scope. 

🤝Our commitment to being a force for good. 

  • Our platform is an important economic tool for millions of people (customers, partners, couriers) and we are taking action to amplify our positive impact. 
  • We invest in doing good by dedicating time and resources into social and environmental initiatives. 
  • We have the ambition of being DIB role models across the tech industry. We are creating environments, systems, and processes that provide equal opportunities, break biases, and empower our communities.

 

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

YOUR MISSION

To become the go-to colleague when it comes to finance topics: you aim to transform a finance department into a business partner.

THE JOURNEY

  • Lead the Finance & Strategy Team in Romania and help in taking decisions that will shape the future of our business in the country and in the region.
  • GM right-hand in any finance & strategic 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 and present monthly, quarterly and 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
  • 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

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

  • 2-3+ years finance experience in a similar position
  • +5 years of experience in Finance and/or Consulting 
  • Bachelor's degree in finance and/or business (MBAs/ACCA/CPA Certification would be considered an advantage)
  • Knowledge of local accounting and tax standards (Local GAAP)
  • Knowledge of the English language (advanced)
  • Hands-on and autonomous
  • Proven track record, strong business acumen, problem solver, data-driven with an analytical approach, proactive and autonomous, good vibes & techie!
  • An ability to take any problem, deep dive, reveal route cause, draft improvement solutions and communicate to stakeholders
  • An ability to summarize and present complex plans to Management and key stakeholders
  • Obsessed with continuous improvements, delivering value and allergic to manual tasks!
  • G Suite expert (Sheets, Presentations), Office Suite expert (Excel)
  • Ability to juggle - we are consistently working on multiple projects at any given time, so we are looking for someone who has the capability to successfully multitask

Individuals representing diverse profiles, 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!
  • 💳 Cobee discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
  • 🏊 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, and office-based nursery.
  • 🧠 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!