About the opportunity
We are seeking a highly dynamic FP&A leader to oversee and lead finance partnering activities for foodpanda's APAC markets and all businesses, including new ventures. This role will involve leading and managing a team of five senior FP&A professionals who support the respective APAC markets.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and lead finance partnering activities for APAC markets and all businesses including new businesses. Capacity to adapt to the challenges of operating in volatile economies and managing the impacts of inflation and currency devaluations, ensuring real values is derived from right strategies.
- Focusing on markets which are developing/under developed but has huge potential for growth (PK,BD,PH and CLM) to support and contribute on the strategy piece of operational finance.
- Partner with regional business heads and country managers in management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Develop financial plans based on an in-depth understanding of business needs, with the objective of achieving growth and profitability targets.
- Oversee financial and information analysis, measure the financial impact from a broad range of variables and key indicators.
- Compile and present financial data to evaluate business performance, and provide informed recommendations.
- Driving the Business to meet target KPIs by providing proactive insights to highlight opportunities for improvement to support decision making (e.g. pricing)
- Leading change management projects including new country expansion, new vertical launches or new product rollouts
- Lead ad-hoc projects, and continually automate/streamline processes to improve business efficiency in the region keeping in view the complexities around various countries of operation.
- To groom existing team and further build to be the next hyper-functional finance team
What you need to be successful
- Extensive Professional Experience
- Minimum of 14 years of hands-on experience working across diverse industries and business models.
- Proven track record of implementing and managing enterprise-grade software solutions, including but not limited to SAP (B1 and S4 Hana) and Microsoft Dynamics.
- Startup Expertise
- Demonstrated capability in navigating the challenges of the initial startup phase, including setting up operational frameworks and driving organizational growth from inception.
- Specialized Knowledge in Emerging Markets
- In-depth understanding of the complex financial and operational dynamics associated with businesses in developing countries.
- Expertise in managing challenges like high inflation, currency devaluation, and other barriers to doing business in these regions.
- Finance Professional with a Strategic Edge
- Strong background in financial management combined with a business-oriented mindset to serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders.
- Ability to provide tailored solutions to meet business needs at different stages of growth and operations.
- Leadership and Team Management
- Experience leading and managing large, multi-functional teams.
- Renowned for dependability and trustworthiness, fostering confidence and reliability among team members and stakeholders alike.
- Problem-Solving and Solution-Driven Mindset
- Adept at identifying pain points in complex business scenarios and delivering actionable, innovative solutions that align with the company's goals.
Who we are
foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
What's in it for you
What we offer
- A dynamic and challenging work environment.
- A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
- A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
- A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
- Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!
foodpanda is operated by Delivery Hero Group (“DH Group”) - the world’s leading local delivery platform, operating in 70+ markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Delivery Hero started as a food delivery service in 2011 and now employs 40,000+ people globally. Additionally, Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017.
