Wolt
Ads Strategy and Finance Manager
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About Wolt
At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.
Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life.
Company Overview
Wolt is the leading local commerce platform across Europe and Asia, making it incredibly easy for people to discover and get what they want — delivered quickly, reliably, and affordably. By connecting consumers, merchants, and couriers, we make cities better places to live.
Wolt is on an exciting journey to build one of the world’s leading Retail Media ecosystems across 33+ countries. Our Ads & Promotions business enables brands and merchants to leverage consumer insights, connect with shoppers through impactful advertising solutions both in-app and off-app, and deliver meaningful experiences to millions of users.
As the business scales rapidly, we are building the financial, analytical, and strategic foundations required to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
About The Role
We are looking for a highly analytical and hands-on Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy to join the Wolt Ads & Promotions organization. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, analytics, and operations, partnering closely with senior leaders across Ads, Promotions, Finance, Product, Sales, and Accounting.
You will play a critical role in shaping the strategic and financial direction of one of Wolt’s fastest-growing businesses. You will lead complex business modeling, forecasting, planning, and performance management initiatives while building scalable processes, tools, and reporting foundations that enable data-driven decision making across the organization.
This role requires a unique combination of deep analytical rigor, structured problem solving, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies. We are looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys getting hands-on with data and models, and can translate complex analyses into actionable business recommendations.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Strategic Finance & Business Leadership
Lead strategic planning, forecasting, and business performance management processes across the Ads & Promotions organization. Build and maintain sophisticated financial and operational models to support investment decisions, business case development, pricing strategy, and long-term growth planning. Partner with business leaders to identify growth opportunities, operational efficiencies, and optimization levers across products, markets, and commercial initiatives. Drive analytical deep-dives into key business drivers, customer behavior, monetization trends, and operational performance.
Analytics, Reporting & Modeling
Structure, develop, and maintain scalable dashboards, reporting frameworks, and KPI monitoring tools using platforms such as Looker, Power BI, SQL, and Excel. Own the development of robust forecasting methodologies and scenario modeling capabilities to improve visibility and decision-making. Translate large and complex datasets into clear business insights and executive-level recommendations. Ensure business and financial data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across systems and processes.
Cross-Functional Influence & Execution
Act as a strategic partner to Ads, Promotions, Product, Commercial, Finance & Strategy, and Accounting teams across multiple geographies. Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across teams with competing priorities and perspectives. Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives that improve operational scalability, financial governance, and business performance. Support the evolution of end-to-end financial and operational processes, including O2C, reconciliations, planning cycles, and compliance frameworks.
Operational Excellence
Identify and implement scalable processes, automation opportunities, and operational improvements to support a rapidly growing business. Contribute to the development of data infrastructure, reporting standards, and business intelligence capabilities. Stay current with industry trends, retail media developments, and best practices in financial planning and analytics.
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Our Humble Expectations
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. 7+ years of experience in strategy, finance, business analytics, consulting, investment banking, FP&A, or related fields. Strong experience building complex financial and operational models in high-growth or data-intensive environments. Exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail. Advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL; experience with BI tools such as Looker or Power BI. Experience working with large datasets, data modeling, and business intelligence frameworks. Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels. Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex analyses into actionable insights for senior leadership. Hands-on mindset with the ability to operate strategically while also diving deep into execution. Experience in online advertising, retail media, marketplaces, or technology businesses is a strong plus. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and constantly evolving environment.
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape and scale one of the most exciting Retail Media businesses globally. High-impact role with significant visibility across senior leadership. Fast-paced learning environment with world-class teammates. Freedom to experiment, build, and influence strategic decisions at scale. Competitive compensation and benefits package. International and highly collaborative work environment.
Interview Process
Our interview process typically includes:
Initial conversation with Talent Acquisition Hiring Manager interview Analytical / case study assessment Cross-functional stakeholder interviews Final leadership conversation
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
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