Wayra is the most global, connected and technological open innovation hub in the world. We currently operate in 10 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Peru, Spain, the United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Through Telefónica our global presence allows us to be at the helm of innovation, shoulder to shoulder with driven entrepreneurs and in a position to engage the right partners and leaders of industries for business.
MISSION
Our mission is clear, to connect innovators with Telefónica and generate joint business opportunities. We are the interface between Telefónica and entrepreneurial ecosystems across the globe.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- In charge of Budgets - Forecasts - Strategic Plan – Audit – Controlling for the two Wayra Hubs in Spain (Madrid & Barcelona)
- Control of P&L, expenses and financing matters, ensuring budget compliance
- Supporting Heads of Hubs in MAD and BCN in the investment report. QR Scorecard.
- Following up of KPIs (Portfolio, FIT, Partners)
- Responsible for financial consolidation of Hubs in MAD and BCN in coordination of OM.
- Monthly Management reports in coordination with Global Wayra finance functions. Ownership of the relationship with them.
- Portfolio management, ensuring the growth of its value over time
- Consolidating and reporting information about invested startups in terms of investment, follow-ons, exits, valuation, rounds, ratings, fit with Telefónica and fair values
- Investor Relations
- Helping startups to look for additional fundraising, interacting with investors & VCs
- Generating through exits meaningful cash from our portfolio
- Ensuring a clean portfolio, selling the good ones and writing off the others
- Cross-border work with Hubs in other countries
- Divestment process
- Responsible for the results of the Hub as a Micro CVC: Increasing market value of portfolio; generating cash from exits
REQUIREMENTS
- Very proactive person with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated financial skills and experience: budget process, P&L planning, KPIs, ROI, etc.
- Proven experience in strategic analysis
- Relevant accounting knowledge and experience
- Good understanding of startups and investment vocabulary and ecosystem
- Ability to coordinate several work streams simultaneously, in a multicultural environment
- Entrepreneurial mentality and a “just get it done” approach to doing business
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in an effective and convincing manner, bringing messages across via various communication means (presentations, email, facilitating meetings)
- Previous experience in Venture Capital, Big Four or similar consultancy is a plus
- Engineering, Business Administration or Economics degree
- Knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel
- Fluent in English and Spanish, both oral and written; Portuguese is a plus
If you join Telefónica
You join almost 100 years of history, you join a team of 106 nationalities present in more tan 35 countries. You join a team that works to connect people wherever they are. We are leading the digital revolution with the enthusiasm of the first day in all our businesses, creating the best digital ecosystem for our clients: network, IoT, cloud, security, innovation etc. Here, at Telefónica you count with everything you need to be the best you. We need people like you that wants to take this challenge of creating the Telefónica of tomorrow.
#WeAreInclusive
Our diversity makes us stronger and more competitive. There is a place for everyone, just the way we are. At Telefónica we have more than 125,000 people of 106 different nationalities, enrich yourself of this great opportunity.
