Full-Time

Manager – Finance & Strategy

Cloud

Posted on 9/23/2024

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$121.7k - $179kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA + 3 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Denver, CO, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SQL
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • 6+ years of strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking or consulting experience in a high-growth technology sector
  • Experience managing forecasting & reporting for major departments within an organization
  • Track and analyze key business/financial KPIs to identify trends and assess both current and future risks and opportunities
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
  • Ability to influence cross functional partners at all levels
  • Basic SQL proficiency (or willingness to learn)
  • Experience with cloud cost management is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering and Finance teams to make ROI-positive investment decisions across our largest tech vendors
  • Lead weekly reviews with Engineering verticals to assess budget performance and identify necessary trade-offs when expenses exceed projections
  • Oversee the allocation of shared technology costs across Engineering teams to provide visibility into infrastructure and data usage across the organization
  • Identify and operationalize opportunities for optimizing technology spending in partnership with Engineering
  • Manage financial models for large-scale renewals, partnering closely with Engineering and Procurement
  • Analyze business/financial measurements, uncover trends and assess current/future business risks and opportunities

DoorDash connects customers with local and national restaurants for on-demand food delivery, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The platform allows users to browse menus and place orders, catering to individuals and restaurants alike. DoorDash operates a three-sided marketplace involving customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers, earning revenue through commission fees from restaurants and delivery fees from customers. The company's goal is to leverage technology to enhance the food delivery experience and continue expanding its market presence.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with David's Bridal opens new revenue streams in high-touch retail sectors.
  • Reduced-price DashPass for SNAP/EBT recipients expands customer base and market penetration.
  • Expansion into grocery delivery with major chains strengthens daily consumer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Gopuff may erode market share.
  • Expansion into non-traditional categories may dilute brand identity.
  • Logistical challenges in bridal wear delivery could lead to customer dissatisfaction.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash offers on-demand delivery for non-traditional items like wedding dresses.
  • The company integrates digital payment solutions for enhanced user convenience.
  • DoorDash uses advanced machine learning for security and unauthorized access detection.

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Benefits

Health & Wellness - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including fertility coverage. Monthly gym and wellness reimbursement.

Compensation - Competitive salary with bi-annual performance reviews. Meaningful equity opportunities - with quarterly vesting.

Time When You Need It - Flexible vacation days for salaried employees. Generous vacation and sick days for hourly team members. Paid Parental Leave to support our DoorDash families.

Flexible Work Support - At-home office equipment and monthly WiFi support while working from home. Enjoy your favorite lunch on us while working in one of our offices.

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