Senior Manager, SG&A Controlling

Company Overview

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, a global leader in local delivery services operating across approximately 65 countries. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been publicly traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is listed on the MDAX stock index. In July 2024, Delivery Hero integrated three key food delivery businesses—foodora and Yemeksepeti in Europe, and foodpanda in Asia—forming the group's second-largest segment spanning 17 markets.

Role Overview

We are looking for an analytically skilled Senior Manager to lead SG&A (Selling, General & Administrative) Controlling across our regional brands: foodora, foodpanda, and Yemeksepeti, based in Singapore. This role involves building and managing a dedicated regional team focused on financial excellence and closely partnering with Regional Finance leadership and Workforce Planning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Steer the comprehensive management of personnel and non-personnel expenses, continuously monitoring cost trends, assessing risks, and uncovering cost-saving opportunities.
• Establish and lead a high-performing team, mentoring talent to ensure the timely delivery of accurate and insightful financial reports.
• Act as a critical liaison between Regional Finance, Country Leaders, and People & Culture to synchronize headcount and personnel cost strategies with overall business growth.
• Ensure robust, standardized financial policies for FTE tracking and intercompany invoicing are enforced regionally.
• Provide strategic analytics by developing complex financial models that empower executive leadership with actionable insights for decision-making.
• Champion process automation by constructing scalable dashboards to deliver transparent, reliable visibility of SG&A metrics, eliminating manual workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5 to 8 years of professional experience in Controlling or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including at least 2 to 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in dynamic sectors such as technology, e-commerce, or logistics, thriving amid rapid growth environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial data into compelling executive narratives and exert influence.
• Experience managing diverse regional stakeholders and functions, recognized as a trusted business partner beyond finance.
• Technical expertise in Excel and data visualization platforms like Tableau or SQL; familiarity with OneStream or Anaplan is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Engage in a challenging and dynamic workplace that fosters professional and personal development.
• Benefit from a vibrant, international culture that emphasizes diversity and inclusion.
• Participate in regular team and company events fostering an inclusive and enjoyable environment.
• Assume a role with immediate responsibility in a fast-growing global enterprise.
• Additional benefits include complimentary food, health and dental insurance, plus opportunities for ongoing learning and development.