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Finance Director - Spain

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Oct)

Glovo

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Overview

Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

Requirements

Qualifications
  • Lead a Finance team that delivers insights, proactively identifies opportunities, and challenges the status quo to shape the future of our business.

  • Be the strategic right-hand to the General Manager: provide guidance on the country's roadmap, investment decisions, business model evolution, and other opportunities.

  • Own and steer the full P&L, from revenue levers to cost optimization.

  • Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly performance reviews, partnering with all departments to drive transparency and accountability.

  • Develop business cases, scenario analyses, and predictive models to guide expansion, commercial strategy, operational optimisation and innovation efforts.

  • Partner with the central finance, strategy, and data teams to ensure alignment and best-in-class execution.

  • Be a trusted counterpart in C-level discussions with accountability over financial storytelling and performance insights.

  • Own process improvement and the finance operations roadmap in collaboration with local and global stakeholders.

  • Support and oversee treasury and accounting needs as well as monitor and prepare financial policies and Financial Statements.

  • Supervise the relationship with third parties: external auditors, administrations, external consultants as required.

  • Represent the country in international forums, sharing learnings and helping shape Glovo’s global playbook.

 

What You Will Bring to the Ride 

Experience & Background

  • 10–15+ years’ experience in Finance, or equivalent high-impact environments.

  • Proven experience in senior leadership roles, with full P&L exposure and cross-functional business acumen.

  • Track record in leading high-performing teams, including recruiting and developing top talent.

  • Strong exposure to high-growth, tech, e-commerce, FMCG or marketplace environments.

  • Background in CFO-track roles in fast-paced companies is a strong plus.

  • Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Skills & Leadership Competencies 🧠 

  • Strategic Mindset – You think 12–24 months ahead and connect data to ambition.

  • Business Judgment – You see trade-offs, risks, and upside at 30,000ft and 3cm levels.

  • Data Fluency – You know how to build hypotheses, extract insight, and challenge assumptions.

  • Executive Presence – Able to influence and challenge senior leadership and inspire high-performing teams.

  • Executional Excellence – Structured, detail-oriented, and relentless in ensuring things get done.

  • People Leadership – Strong management skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop.

  • Resilience & Adaptability – Able to navigate ambiguity, thrive under pressure, and embrace change.

  • Ownership & Bias for Action – You operate like an owner, take initiative, and act decisively.

Culture

  • Ability to work in a high growth and high-performing environment with a fast pace while being hands-on and autonomous.

  • Adaptable and 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.

 

Why Glovo? ✨

  • One of Europe’s fastest-growing tech companies in a global ecosystem with Delivery Hero.

  • High-impact role with exposure to the leadership team & international scale

  • Entrepreneurial culture, where ownership and velocity matter

  • Exceptional growth potential—personal and professional

  • Opportunity to shape the next chapter of Glovo Spain

Diversity & Inclusion 💡 

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!

  • 🏖️ 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

  • 🧠 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?

Pay & benefits

Additional Information

At Glovo, your success is defined by both results and behaviors. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think, decide, and collaborate. What you achieve matters and how you achieve it defines us. Together, they move the business forward and deliver great experiences. Learn more about our Leadership Principles here.

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!

The role

Company Description

Glovo 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 around 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.

Job Description

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Your Mission

As Director of Finance you will be the key strategic advisor to the General Manager of Glovo Spain - one of Glovo's largest and most strategic markets. With full ownership of the country's financial planning, performance steering, and strategic decision-making, you will play a key role in shaping the financial health, strategic direction and long-term success of the business in a highly competitive and fast-evolving environment.

You will lead a high-performing team that combines financial excellence with strategic foresight, partnering with leaders across operations, marketing, q-commerce, commercial and more, ensuring that every initiative is value-generating, and every euro spent creates real impact.

Hiring process

4 steps4 interviewsa task to do
  1. Recruiter conversation

    With a recruiter

    You'll meet one of our recruiters to talk about your motivation, your background, and why you think Glovo could be your next move. We'll also cover cultural alignment and help you understand what the next steps will look like.

  2. Hiring Manager interview

    With a Hiring Manager

    This one's with the Hiring Manager. Expect a deep dive into your skills and capabilities, problem-solving mindset, and growth potential. We'll look at your experience, but also how you think, collaborate, and if you could be a great asset in the team/company growth in the future.

  3. Practical challenge

    With panel of interviewers including the Hiring Manager

    You'll get a practical challenge — something relevant to the role — to work on and present to a panel of interviewers including the Hiring manager. It's our way of seeing how you think through real problems, make decisions, and communicate your ideas.

  4. Stakeholder meeting

    With a stakeholders you'd potentially work with

    You'll meet with other relevant stakeholders you'd potentially work with. This step is all about making sure we're a strong mutual match — in values, in energy, and in how we work together.

  5. Offer · With a recruiter

  • Glovo publishes this business process alongside a separate one for tech roles.

About Glovo

Glovo is a Barcelona-based on-demand delivery platform that connects users with local couriers and partner stores to deliver food, groceries, and other products in minutes. Operating across more than 25 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the company has become one of Europe's leading multi-category delivery apps, processing millions of orders annually and employing thousands of people globally.

Glovo was founded in Barcelona in 2015 and maintains its global headquarters there, with a significant presence in Spain. The company is known for its fast-paced, startup-like culture, flexible working arrangements, and a strong focus on technology, data, and product innovation, making it an attractive option for international professionals looking to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment in Spain.

Industry
Delivery
Founded
2015
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and 7 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Glovo's official working language is English, making it accessible for international hires who do not speak Spanish.
  • The company offers a flexible remote-work policy, with many roles open to fully remote candidates from anywhere in Spain or abroad.
  • Barcelona, where Glovo is headquartered, is a major European tech hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
  • Glovo provides relocation support and visa sponsorship for senior and specialized roles, easing the move to Spain.
  • The company's culture is described as fast-paced and autonomous, with a strong emphasis on ownership and impact, appealing to professionals from high-growth startup backgrounds.
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