Sr. Finance Lead Africa

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

As our Sr Finance Lead for Africa, you will work closely with the Director of Finance Africa as a key strategic partner in driving Glovo Africa's financial planning, performance steering, and decision-making. Collaborating with local Heads of Finance and supporting General Managers through data-driven insights, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health, strategic direction, and long-term success of one of Glovo's fastest-growing and most strategic regions.

THE JOURNEY

• Oversee financial strategy, treasury and accounting across our African markets, working closely with local Heads of Finance and General Managers.
• Deliver insights, proactively identify opportunities, and challenge the status quo to shape the future of our business.
• Own and steer the regional P&L, from revenue levers to cost optimization.
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly performance reviews, partnering with all departments to drive transparency and accountability.
• Develop business cases, scenario analyses, and predictive models to guide expansion, commercial strategy, operational optimisation and innovation efforts.
• Partner with the central finance, strategy, and data teams to ensure alignment and best-in-class execution.
• Own process improvement and the finance operations roadmap in collaboration with local and global stakeholders.
• Support and oversee treasury and accounting needs as well as monitor and prepare financial policies and Financial Statements.
• Supervise the relationship with third parties: external auditors, administrations, external consultants as required.
• Represent the region in international forums, sharing learnings and helping shape Glovo's global playbook.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• 6-10+ years' experience in Finance, Strategy, Consulting, or equivalent high-impact environments.
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles, with full P&L exposure and cross-functional business acumen.
• Track record in leading high-performing teams, including recruiting and developing top talent.
• Strong exposure to high-growth, tech, e-commerce, or marketplace environments.
• Background in strategy consulting (e.g., MBB) and/or CFO-track roles in fast-paced companies is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English is required.

Skills & Leadership Competencies 

• Strategic Mindset – You think 12–24 months ahead and connect data to ambition.
• Business Judgment – You see trade-offs, risks, and upside at 30,000ft and 3cm levels.
• Data Fluency – You know how to build hypotheses, extract insight, and challenge assumptions.
• Executive Presence – Able to influence and challenge senior leadership and inspire high-performing teams.
• Executional Excellence – Structured, detail-oriented, and relentless in ensuring things get done.
• People Leadership – Strong management skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop.
• Resilience & Adaptability – Able to navigate ambiguity, thrive under pressure, and embrace change.
• Ownership & Bias for Action – You operate like an owner, take initiative, and act decisively.

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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