Er du foodora's nye Finance Director?

Are you ready to take on the role of a lifetime? foodora has grown to become a well-known brand and an essential part of the daily lives of more and more Norwegians. We are now on the lookout for a key player, our new Finance Director, who will join us in driving the foodora forward!

foodora is a quick commerce and delivery company, present in 7 European markets with the mission to deliver an amazing, fast and affordable experience. We aim to give customers more time to focus on what matters most to them, as well as growing along with our partners, riders and community along the way.

You will become an integral part of the Norwegian leadership team and your role involves having strategic overall responsibility for the finance department in Norway. You report to the CFO of the region as well as to the managing director in foodora norway. You are also part of an international company with significant interfaces throughout the organization. The role involves both operational and strategic tasks, such as financial analysis and P&L management.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all financial and legal matters in the company (monthly closing, budget & forecasting, audits, reviews, purchasing, payroll, risk management, cash flow and more), supported by team members in the parent company Delivery Hero
• Lead and inspire the talented finance team to work at their best
• As part of the Norwegian management team, you are responsible for defining the local finance roadmap and provide support in steering and defining business strategy
• Act as a business partner to drive business initiatives and recommend changes for process improvements as well as advise on long-term business decisions and financial planning
• Drive the coordination and optimization of existing processes, implementation of new standards (IFRS, Norwegian GAAP), as well as the continuous expansion of our tools in the financial area
• Collaborating closely with key individuals in Norway and Delivery Hero Europe to identify and implement strategies that will ensure that will ensure continued success in quick commerce and food delivery
• Work on the development and quality assurance of routines and processes for financial flows, ensuring that accounting aligns with internal and external requirements
• Proactively work on data analysis and identify areas for improvement
• Establish and develop relations with senior management, regional and global teams, and external partners and stakeholders

To succeed in the role of Finance Director, we envision that you have:

• A master's or bachelor's degree in economics with a focus on business / finance. Having (international) accreditations such as ACCA, CPA, CFA or the accountant exam are a strong plus, but not required.
• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in progressively responsible positions incl auditing and/or operational finance departments
• Leadership experience where you are driven by team development and employee management and have already gained several years of experience in managing a high performing team
• Experience in financial forecasting and monitoring, developed and tracked relevant financial key performance indicators
• Strategic thinker who possesses solid business acumen and is able to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Deep knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Fluent communication skills in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken
• Experience in tech, e-commerce or platform sectors is advantageous

As a person, you are:

• Solution-oriented: You find pragmatic solutions to complex challenges, even when they are not obvious.
• Results-oriented: We love to see results and the impact of our efforts in foodora.
• Communicative: As the leader of the finance team, communication is key to align everyone in the same direction.
• Self-driven: and motivated with great project management and follow-through skills, employs a can-do attitude to problem-solving and push for improvements
• Adaptable: Things move quickly in foodora (we move at supersonic speed), so being comfortable with changing course when necessary is important.
• Collaborative: As part of the leadership team, you are responsible for not only the success of the finance department but also the overall success of foodora.
• Structured: The ability to prioritize is crucial.
• All-round talent and can think strategically, process-oriented and analytically as well as tackle things pragmatically
• Feels comfortable in a dynamic environment and is hands-on when needed
• Detail-oriented: committed to delivering high quality work product and results

Here's what you can expect with us:

• Be part of a playful, dynamic and fast-paced environment where we have fun together at work!
• A great learning curve in a collaborative environment with no limits to ideas
• Contribute to shaping the food delivery industry by navigating growth and profitability for a category leader in Norway
• Help create one of Norway's best workplaces with the rest of the leadership team at foodora Norway
• Be part of the journey with one of Norway's fastest-growing companies, which is also part of Delivery Hero, one of the world's largest online food delivery companies
• Work from a stylish and modern office in the heart of Oslo (Alexander Kiellands plass).
• Enjoy employee benefits such as a SATS subscription, covered public transportation, access to Linkedin Learning, and more

Could you see yourself taking on such a challenge? Then we suggest that you send us your CV and application! We will contact suitable candidates continuously. We are open to both Head of / Director - depending on candidate profile. 

Our recruitment process includes the following:

• Initial interview: Get to know the role and foodora!
• Case interview and assessment - A realistic task that gives you and us an idea of how the job is, as well as personality and aptitude.
• We will also set up coffee meetings with key stakeholders, both for you to get to know foodora and for us to get to know you.
• Conversations with key decision-makers in the company.
• Reference checks - Almost there!

About the employer:

foodora is one of Norway's first and largest platform companies with over 200 administrative employees and over 4500 couriers. The Norwegian part of what is an international company was started by two people in 2015 and delivered food by bike in two quarters of Grünerløkka. The entrepreneurial spirit is still present in what is now a technology company experiencing strong growth. We provide delivery from restaurants, stores, and our own grocery chain to over 1,500,000 Norwegians in more than 30 cities.