Finance and Accounting Director

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: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

By joining our Global Finance Department, you will be responsible for Glovo´s external and internal financial reporting for all of our markets. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on leader who will ensure execution for complex initiatives and raise the bar to take our team to the next level

THE JOURNEY

• Be responsible for all Glovo markets financial reporting in terms of balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory audit and reporting requirements for both internal and external purposes.
• Implement quality controls over financial transactions and financial reporting to improve accuracy, process efficiency, and compliance.
• Coordinate and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Oversee local accounting and reporting of some Glovo regions (WE and Africa).
• Be the bridge between local finance teams and HQ to get insights on financial performance.
• Be the main POC for IFRS and reporting purposes with Delivery Hero.
• Actively partner across the organization to build strong relationships.
• Set and review team goals and targets for achieving operational results, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a team of 10+ people.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in finance or accounting. 
• 12+ years of proven experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and standards.
• Experience in a publicly traded group and familiar with its reporting obligations.
• S/4HANA and OneStream experience is highly desirable.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
• Robust communication skills and strong stakeholder management.
• Excellent business sense and strategic way of thinking.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, staying organized and ensuring execution of complex initiatives, driving impact at scale.
• Strong team mentoring and leadership skills.

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
• 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? 

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