Senior Director - Global Finance

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

• Lead the core financial functions of the company — Accounting, Finance Operations, Tax and Systems — across 22 markets.


• Define and execute the strategic pillars that will shape the Finance organization over the coming years.


• Solve the most complex multi-country financial and operational challenges alongside your teams.


• Build and develop one of the strongest, highest-performing Finance teams in Europe.

THE JOURNEY

• Lead the following functions: Accounting, Tax, Systems and Finance Operations across HQ and all international markets.


• Manage and develop a global team of 70+ people in HQ and 150+ finance professionals internationally.


• Define, communicate and track the long-term strategy for your departments, ensuring alignment and execution at scale.


• Ensure excellence in market-level and consolidated financial reporting (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, compliance).


• Act as the main Finance business partner for senior leaders across Operations, Marketing, International, Legal and other key areas.


• Drive your domain experts to their maximum potential, challenging the status quo and providing strategic guidance to turn business goals into solid financial results.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• 15+ years of professional experience leading Accounting, Controllership, Finance Operations or similar scopes in international, multi-entity environments — Big 4 experience (4+ years) is a plus.


• Strong command of accounting principles, regulatory frameworks and reporting standards across multiple jurisdictions.


• Experience within a publicly listed or highly regulated group, familiar with external reporting, audits and compliance obligations.


• A hands-on, detail-driven approach with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with confidence engaging senior cross-functional leaders.


• Strong business acumen paired with strategic thinking and the ability to translate business needs into financial impact.


• Proven success thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments, executing complex initiatives across countries.


• Demonstrated people leadership, with a track record of developing and scaling high-performing teams internationally.
  
  

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? 

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