YOUR MISSION

This role is for a senior manager (Head of Finance & Strategy) and member of Glovo Kazakhstan Leadership Team, who will lead the Finance team and own strategy that will shape the future of our business in the country and beyond

We're looking for someone who has a mix of below:

• Operational excellence - to get great work done in every detail
• Collaboration and negotiation skills needed to deliver results with internal (local departments, HQ finance teams), and external (third party contractors, auditors, tax authorities…) stakeholders
• Strategic, innovative and creative thinking that's required to develop outside the box solutions to bring Glovo’s strategy and profitability to next level
• Management skills and emotional intelligence required to lead and inspire a team

THE JOURNEY

• Lead the Finance Department in Kazakhstan and take decisions that will shape the future of our business in the country and beyond
• General Manager’s right-hand in all finance & strategic topic
• Manage financial statements, profitability strategy and preparation of forecasts & budgeting
• Be involved in management financial controls: 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 to drive investments in line with growth & profitability guidelines
• Incubate and lead the launch of new projects in the Country
• Support & oversee treasury/accounting, financial policies in line with local and international guidelines
• Coordinate preparation and ensure accuracy of necessary 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

• 7+ years of experience in Finance and/or Consulting 
• 5+ years in a Leadership Role
• Bachelor's degree in finance and/or business (MBAs/ACCA/CPA/CIMA Certification would be an advantage)
• Knowledge of local accounting and tax standards (IFRS)

Skills

• Business acumen
  • Proven track record of understanding and empathising with colleagues’ and partners’ challenges and objectives.
  • Ability to create strategies and deliver value through collaboration.
• Problem solving
  • Strong problem-solving skills: hypothesis-driven and data-informed decision-making.
  • Ability to take any problem, perform a deep dive, identify root causes, draft improvement solutions, and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder collaboration
  • External: Proven experience working with external partners and governmental authorities to align on strategic initiatives and ensure seamless collaboration.
  • Internal: Skilled at managing stakeholders, working with peers, and leveraging cross-functional teams to achieve what’s best for the company.
• Team leadership
  • 5+ years of experience leading and motivating teams to achieve collective goals.
  • Experienced in building and managing high-performance teams: strong organisational skills, delegation, prioritisation, multitasking, and working effectively under pressure.
• Presentation & communication skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to summarise and present complex plans to management and key stakeholders.
• Project management
  • Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage and deliver multiple projects on time.
• Other
  • Excellent knowledge of Google Suite and/or MS Office, including Excel.
  • Proficient in Russian/English (spoken and written), Kazak is a plus.

Culture

• Ability to work in a high growth and high-performance start-up with a fast pace while being hands-on and autonomous
• Adaptable, positive mindset: possess a flexible attitude towards evolving roles within 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, 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!

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!