About Bolt
Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19‑year‑old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries. From ride‑hailing and food delivery to scooters, e‑bikes, and car‑sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1bn in funding. And we’re just getting started.
Why join Bolt?
- Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities.
- Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth.
- Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you’ll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry.
- Join one of Europe’s leading technology companies, backed by world‑class investors including Sequoia.
About the Role
As Operations Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, you will own the planning and reporting processes that keep the UK & Ireland Rides business running with accuracy and rigour. This is a high‑ownership role centred on delivering reliable, timely financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of our forecasting processes, and ensuring senior stakeholders have the right information at the right time. You will work closely with the Head of Operations, Rides Finance, Central Finance, Growth Analytics, Legal, and external advisors, sitting at the centre of operational performance and financial reporting across the UK & Ireland team.
Main Tasks And Responsibilities
- Lead the UK & Ireland budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly reforecast cycles, partnering with central finance teams to ensure accurate, auditable, and timely financial planning.
- Develop, maintain, and review financial models, investment cases, and scenario analyses, stress‑testing assumptions and providing robust recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Quantify and assess financial risks across the UK portfolio, including VAT, worker status, pension liabilities, and other regulatory exposures, translating complex issues into clear business insights.
- Own and maintain the UK financial data source of truth in collaboration with Finance and Data Engineering teams, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and stakeholder alignment.
- Serve as the key financial partner to Operations, enabling data‑driven decision‑making and supporting strategic initiatives and business case development across all domains.
- Drive the adoption of AI tools and automation within the Operations team, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance decision‑making.
About You
- 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, operations, or a related field, with a strong track record of owning reporting and planning processes end‑to‑end.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, with experience working with large, interconnected datasets and maintaining high standards of data accuracy and integrity.
- Strong financial modelling and reporting skills, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, resolve issues proactively, and consistently deliver high‑quality outputs on time.
- Comfortable working with complex regulatory, legal, and financial topics, including tax treatments, provisions, and other compliance‑related matters.
- Experience creating management reports, dashboards, and insights using tools such as Looker, Power BI, Tableau, or similar, and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
- An effective communicator and collaborative team player who brings positive energy, takes ownership, and can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations.
Why you’ll love it here
- Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
- Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
- Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
- Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1‑month paid sabbatical to recharge.
- Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.
- Balance flexibility and in‑person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in‑office days.
Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.
At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there’s a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You’re still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools.
Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying!
Everyone is welcome
Bolt is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.
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