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**About the Role** We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to drive the design, implementation, and optimization of global processes related to food program financial operations. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Food Operations, Strategic Finance, Accounting, Strategic Sourcing, and external vendors. Reporting directly to the Global Lead of Financial Operations for the Places Department, you will be responsible for financial planning, process improvements, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring operational excellence across our food spend and related processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, operations, and cultural impact. At Uber, we believe in creating a positive and productive environment for our employees and guests, and your work will play a key role in enhancing this vision. **What You'll Do** + **Process Design & Optimization:** Drive continuous improvement by identifying value-add opportunities to optimize food program processes and systems globally. + **Budgeting & Financial Management:** Collaborate with the food program team and Strategic Finance to develop annual budgets; monitor and track budgets vs. spend to ensure alignment with financial goals. + **Vendor Management:** Work closely with vendor financial controllers to establish and maintain effective financial processes, audit vendor financial KPIs, and ensure accurate financial reporting. + **Purchase Order Management:** Create and manage annual purchase orders and implement necessary changes throughout the year. + **Financial Reporting & Analysis:** Translate financial data into actionable insights through monthly reports, benchmarking, and strategic recommendations that align with industry best practices. + **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Partner with key internal stakeholders to provide data-driven insights, frame financial error remediation plans, and recommend improvements to maximize cost efficiency and program value. + **Audit & Compliance:** Review client operating statements, general ledger reports, invoices, labor charges, and supporting documents to ensure compliance and accuracy. + **Strategic Support:** Assist in financial modeling, proformas for new programs, and strategic initiatives to drive business decisions and operational excellence. + **Cross-Functional Partnership:** Work closely with accounting teams to align management reporting needs with actuals, and ensure consistency across financial policies and processes. **Basic Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. + 7+ years of proven experience in financial analysis, FP&A, investment banking, management consulting, or similar roles. + Proficiency in financial systems such as Coupa, Oracle, and Google Workspace. **Preferred Qualifications** + 8+ years of proven experience in finance or analytics. + Experience in food service analysis, cost tracking, vendor evaluation, and spend optimization, with expertise in procure-to-pay and a proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements. + Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with expertise in Excel and Google Sheets. + Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and align priorities in fast-paced, high-growth environments. + Hands-on experience in vendor management, financial audits, and compliance processes. + Exceptional organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data. + Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a strong work ethic and problem-solving mindset. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$137,000 per year - USD$152,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form-

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