Bolt, previously known as Taxify, is the leading European transportation platform providing ride-hailing and scooter sharing services. The company’s mission is to make urban travel easier, quicker and more reliable
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Taking a leading role in the financial and strategic planning process and be responsible for its implementation in key cities within Kenya
Defining, implementing and optimizing local business and operational strategies/goals with the local operations team
Establishing strategic partnerships with local fleet owners and other relevant businesses/entities
Identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities on a local level that may impact the business
Advising and closely collaborating with HQ teams such as Product, Legal or Marketing to develop and execute key initiatives that drive growth and efficiency
Taking ownership of Bolt’s growth in Kenya by ensuring both local operations and HQ teams support and collaborate actively with each other to meet business goals
About you:
You have 5+ years experience in a fast-paced technology or internet-based company, where you've repeatedly shown your ability to lead a team and drive business growth.
You demonstrate a highly data-driven, analytical mindset and a deep understanding of leveraging diverse tools to tackle complex challenges.
You hold a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or a similar field.
You proactively find solutions to business problems and have a proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.
You possess strong English and Swahili communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, experience in leading a diverse team, and excel at networking and relationship-building.
You’ve successfully led projects from planning through execution, including communicating with stakeholders, analysing data, and providing actionable recommendations.