Manager, Strategic planning, Finance & Strategy

Company Description

Wolt is a Helsinki-based technology company that provides an online platform for consumers, merchants and couriers. It connects people looking to order food and other goods with people interested in selling and delivering them. To enable this, Wolt develops a wide range of technologies from local logistics to retail software and financial solutions – as well as operating its own grocery stores under the Wolt Market brand.
Wolt’s products include Wolt+ (subscription service for customers), Wolt for Work (meal benefits and office deliveries for companies), Wolt Drive (fast last-mile deliveries for merchants) and Wolt Self-Delivery (service for merchant partners with their own delivery staff). Wolt’s mission is to make cities better by empowering and growing local communities. Wolt was founded in 2014 and joined forces with DoorDash in 2022. DoorDash operates in 29 countries today, 25 of which are with the Wolt product and brand.

So, why work at Wolt?

At Wolt, we’re about getting things done.

You’ll probably enjoy it here if you like taking ownership, developing yourself and being around friendly, humble and ambitious people.

We work hard to make cities into better places, and it’s pretty cool seeing us grow every week. If you’re passionate about building things that just… work, Wolt might be for you.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We want to have all sorts of people in our team – people like you and me, and people different from you and me. To be able to work with diverse teammates – when it comes to gender, age, ethnicity, life background, sexual orientation, political views, religion, or any other personal trait – we consciously aim to offer equal opportunity for everyone to work with us. This is because we believe diverse teams make the most thought-through decisions and build things in the most inclusive way.

Join us today to build Wolt together.

Job Description

We are seeking Manager, Strategic Planning to play a key role in scaling Wolt for the future.

The Wolt Finance & Strategy team works hand-in-hand with the organization to set our ambition, track performance, as well as help define and execute on new initiatives and ideas. The team acts as a strategic thought partner to our operating teams, and helps navigate the speed and complexity of our business. Wolt Finance & Strategy is not just about managing numbers, it's about shaping the future of Wolt.

In this role you will be at the very center of it all and get a front row view into Wolt and how we operate. You will work in the Global Planning team, responsible for coordinating and developing our annual and quarterly planning, as well as helping outline our long term ambition. The team is directly involved in making decisions on the level of Wolt and DoorDash International, advising senior leaders on the most important calls we make as a company. Your excellent analytical acumen, strategic mindset and people skills will come into play daily.

You will report directly to our Head of Global Planning, Wolt Finance & Strategy.

What you'll be doing:

• Annual & Quarterly Planning: Play a critical role in orchestrating and developing our planning approach, as well as setting overall targets and budgets.
• Collaboration & Influence: Work closely with our senior leadership, the Finance & Strategy teams, our counterparts at DoorDash, as well as the operating teams at Wolt.
• Strategic Analysis: Take ownership of finding, analyzing and structuring the next set of strategic initiatives we should pursue. Collaborate with senior management to drive decisions, and help transform them into reality. Do all this with a data-driven mindset, while navigating different stakeholders, tools and data.
• Building Towards the Future: Leverage your experience in other companies to support Wolt in the next stage of our growth journey

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, or a related field
• Relevant experience in management consulting, tech, investment banking, corporate strategy, business development, or related experience; high-growth startup experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to influence senior leaders, working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in modeling and analysis tools (e.g. Excel, Looker, SQL)
• Proven track record of achieving tangible outcomes as well as setting and achieving targets
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly and concisely

Additional Information

If you are excited about working in a high-growth environment, taking ownership of things you care about, and being part of an ambitious group of professionals, then click below to apply and get the conversation going!
What you’ll get by joining us

• Opportunity to be part of building something exceptional, in an international environment
• Lots of learning and growth in a globally scaling tech company
• Competitive salary + long term incentive plan available
• Hybrid working environment

If you have any further questions about the position, you can turn to:
Chene Elliot, Talent Acquisition Partner - [email protected]

Please note that we do not accept applications sent by mail. You should submit your application through our careers website!