Head of Finance & Strategy - Kazakhstan

• 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

• 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.

• 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)

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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