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Full-Time

Manager – Finance & Strategy

Cloud

Updated on 10/11/2024

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Consumer Software
Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$121.7k - $179kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 3 more

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

Category
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SQL
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, which are then delivered by drivers known as "Dashers." DoorDash stands out by utilizing technology to create a three-sided marketplace that benefits customers, restaurants, and Dashers, generating revenue through commission and delivery fees. The company's goal is to be a leading player in the food delivery market while enhancing the user experience.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DoorDash's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of alcohol delivery in new markets, opens up additional revenue opportunities.
  • The company's strong market presence and brand recognition make it a stable and attractive employer in the competitive gig economy.
  • Strategic partnerships and promotions, like those with McDonald's and Cold Stone Creamery, provide employees with unique opportunities to work on high-visibility projects.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive food delivery market requires constant innovation to maintain market share, posing a risk of falling behind.
  • Regulatory changes, such as those affecting gig economy workers' rights, could impact DoorDash's operational model and profitability.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash's three-sided marketplace model effectively balances the needs of customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers, setting it apart from competitors who may focus on only one or two of these groups.
  • The company's strategic expansion into alcohol delivery and international markets like Canada and Australia diversifies its revenue streams and reduces dependency on the U.S. market.
  • DoorDash's user-friendly platform and innovative membership programs like DashPass enhance customer loyalty and engagement, distinguishing it from other food delivery services.

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.