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Glovo is a Barcelona-based startup and the fastest-growing delivery player in Europe, Africa, and Western Asia. With food at the core of the business, Glovo delivers any product within your city at any time of day.
Finance Lead job at Glovo Uganda | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Glovo Uganda, established in October 2020, is a subsidiary of the Barcelona-based startup Glovo, aiming to make everyday life easier by providing on-demand delivery services for food, groceries, and various products within cities. The company has rapidly gained recognition in Uganda for its reliable and efficient service, partnering with renowned brands such as Carrefour and KFC to enhance its market presence.
Glovo fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, emphasizing core values like quick delivery of value ("Gas"), maintaining a positive attitude ("Good vibes"), humility ("Stay humble"), care, ownership ("Glownership"), and striving for excellence ("High bar"). The company offers various job opportunities, including roles for couriers and corporate positions, providing flexible work arrangements and competitive benefits. Since its inception, Glovo Uganda has expanded its operations beyond Kampala to include areas like Wakiso and Mukono, continually growing its user base and delivery network.
Embracing innovation, Glovo utilizes a technology-driven business model that connects users, couriers, and businesses through a seamless platform, ensuring efficient and timely deliveries. The company actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, such as delivering over 500,000 social meals to enhance food accessibility in Uganda. For more information, visit their official website at glovoapp.com/ug/en/.
Are you looking for Finance jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Finance Lead job at Glovo Uganda
Full Time
Deadline:
2 Jan 2025
Job Title
Finance Lead job at Glovo Uganda
Glovo Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Finance Lead (They/She/He)
Organisation: Glovo
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
This role is for a senior leader (Head of Finance) of Glovo’s Uganda team, who will lead the Finance & Strategy team in Uganda and help in taking decisions that will shape the future of our business in the country and in the region
We’re looking for someone who has a mix of the:
Operational excellence to get great work done
Negotiation and collaboration skills
Strategic, innovative, and creative thinking that’s required to develop outside-the-box solutions
Management skills and emotional intelligence required to inspire a team
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Deadline: 2nd January 2025
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How to Apply
Responsibilities:
Lead the Finance Team in Uganda and help in taking decisions that will shape the future of our business in the country and the region
GM right-hand in any finance & strategy topic
Manage operational information, financial statements, and preparation of forecasts & budget
Be involved in management control: 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 actual data, forecasts, and deviations
Study the viability of investments/projects – reports, strategic reorientation, etc.
Assess new business opportunities and new vertical developments and changes
Incubate and lead the launch of new projects in the Country
Support & oversee if needed treasury/accounting
Support in monitoring financial policies
Support the preparation of 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
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Experience & Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in total
5+ years of experience in Finance and/or Consulting
Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or business (MBAs/ACCA/CPA Certification would be an advantage)
Knowledge of local accounting and tax standards (Local GAAP)
Skills:
Problem-solving
Strong problem-solving skills – you are hypothesis-driven & looking for data to drive decisions
An ability to take any problem, deep dive, reveal route cause, draft improvement solutions, and communicate to stakeholders
Presentation & Communication skills
Great communication and interpersonal skills
An ability to summarise and present complex plans to Management and key stakeholders
Team leadership:
1-5 years of experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve collective goals
Experience building and managing high-performance teams to achieve ambitious goals: strong organizational skills and delegation, ability to prioritize and multitask, work well under pressure, and handle multiple issues simultaneously in a dynamic environment
Business acumen:
Proven track record of understanding and empathizing with colleagues’ / partners’ challenges, and objectives to create strategies and deliver value through collaboration
Stakeholder collaboration:
External: Proven experience in working with external partners and governmental authorities to align on strategic initiatives and ensure seamless collaboration
Internal: You’re an expert on managing stakeholders, working with peers, and leveraging other teams aspiring to do what’s best for the company
Project management
Highly organized and detail-oriented approach, you are able to maintain and deliver on time multiple projects simultaneously
Other
Excellent knowledge of Google Suite and MS Office, Excel
Excellent written and spoken English language
Culture
Ability to work in a high-growth and high-performance start-up at a fast pace while being hands-on and autonomous
Adaptable, positive mindset: possess a flexible attitude towards evolving roles within the 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.
