manager , finance Controller - business finance - marketing (apac)Foodpanda

Job Description
Bringing convenience to your everyday - that's our mission at foodpanda (small f)! So whether it's by delivering food on our signature pink bikes, providing insights into the newest food trends, or getting you the groceries you need, we're all about keeping you fed. As we move to grow throughout the Asia-Pacific region, we're on the lookout for talent who are excited about making a tangible impact with a fast-growing organisation looking to redefine how food, people, culture, and technology are connected.
We are looking for a highly analytical Marketing Controller to join our Regional Finance team based in Manilla, overseeing Marketing spend across all APAC markets.
The Financial Controller - Marketing (APAC) will partner end-to-end with Regional and Country Marketing Teams to help manage Marketing spend, including reporting, analysis, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience partnering with Sales and Marketing teams and will thrive in a culture of accountability and transparency. The individual will have exceptional attention to detail, but will also be a strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to influence.
What's on your plate:
Collaborate with Country and Regional FP&A and Marketing teams to ensure that Marketing spend and financials are clearly understood by wider teams.
Partner closely with the Regional FP&A and Marketing teams to make adjustments to existing processes with a view towards improving transparency and accuracy of our Marketing spend reports
Gather, analyze, and disseminate meaningful financial data throughout the organization to assist in management decision-making.
Provide proactive insights to highlight opportunities for improvement and find solutions to optimise spend.
Educate Country Finance and Marketing teams with best practices on financial reporting and analysis.
Support local teams during Month End Close - provide guidance and tools to help them improve accuracy and timeliness of MEC reporting
Design, build and implement financial controls to ensure adherence to group controlling policies.
Liaise with Intercompany Teams to record regional marketing charges and timely bookings by Countries
What you bring to the table:
5-10 years of FP&A or Financial Controlling background in e-commerce / technology / Food and Beverage or similar industries
Background in fast-paced, MNC, entrepreneurial or startup/technology environments preferred.
Must have experience supporting a Marketing department and familiarity with Marketing KPIs and levers.
Comfortable to sit within the business unit and explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Able to explain what an accrual is to non-financial stakeholders
Experience in providing recommendations based on financial modelling and data to senior management for strategic decision-making
Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills working within a regional and matrix management.
Experience working with SAP and data analytics including Tableau and SQL
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration from a top-tier university, with finance qualifications (CA, CPA, ACCA)
What we will feed you:
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 the Delivery Hero Group ( DH Group ), the global leader in the food delivery industry, processing over 4 million orders daily, operating in 40+ markets, with over 25,000 employees and approximately 600,000+ restaurant partners worldwide