Corporate FP&A Director 9 month FTC

About Deliveroo

Deliveroo is on a mission to transform the way people eat. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity, we connect millions of people to the best local restaurants and grocery options through our platform. We’re growing rapidly, and the Director of FP&A will play a pivotal role in steering this growth strategically and efficiently.

Role Overview

The Director of FP&A will lead Deliveroo's global financial planning, budgeting, and strategic analysis efforts. This role demands a highly analytical, results-driven leader who can deliver actionable insights to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with the executive team and business leaders to ensure Deliveroo’s financial health and strategic initiatives align with our ambitious goals. This is a contract role for an initial 9 month period.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Planning

• Lead the development of Deliveroo’s annual budget, long-range financial plan, and rolling forecasts.

• Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic initiatives into financial outcomes, ensuring alignment with company goals.

Financial Analysis & Insights

• Provide robust, data-driven insights into business performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement areas.

• Own key financial models to assess business scenarios and support critical decision-making.

Team Leadership

• Build and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

• Promote cross-functional collaboration to enhance the accuracy and relevance of financial data.

Operational Excellence

• Develop and implement best-in-class processes for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of key financial metrics to stakeholders, including the executive team and board of directors.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, and other key executives.

• Partner with business unit leaders to ensure financial discipline and optimal resource allocation.

• Support investor relations efforts by contributing to earnings reports and financial communications.

Innovation & Technology

• Drive adoption of advanced analytics and financial technologies to enhance decision-making.

• Continuously optimize systems and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA designation preferred.

• Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

  • Experience working in a public company environment

Core Competencies

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think long-term while managing short-term financial priorities.

• Leadership: Exceptional ability to inspire and lead teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Problem-Solving: A hands-on approach to addressing complex business challenges with data-driven solutions.

• Communication: Strong executive presence with excellent presentation and storytelling skills.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunity to drive financial strategy in a high-growth, innovative company.

• Inclusive and diverse work environment.

• Professional development opportunities and access to industry-leading tools and resources.

• Generous benefits package, including health insurance, pension plans, and flexible working arrangements.

Join Us: If you’re passionate about shaping the future of on-demand delivery and thrive in a data-driven, dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of Deliveroo’s exciting journey.

Why Deliveroo?

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.