Business Performance Strategy Manager - Data Analytics and PnL Planning - Talabat - Dubai, UAE

Talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to contribute to strategic decision making

Work closely with senior leadership and cross market teams

Exposure to high growth digital delivery and e-commerce environments

Career growth opportunities within the Delivery Hero global network

Job summary

Talabat seeks a Business Performance Strategy Manager in Dubai, UAE, to drive analysis and insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency across its digital commerce platform.

The role requires strong data analysis skills and a minimum of 5 years of experience in e-commerce or management consulting. Collaborating with senior teams, you will help in strategic decision-making while contributing to the company's long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in e-commerce, food delivery platforms, management consulting, or digital marketplace businesses.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and PnL performance management.
• Advanced experience using data analysis tools and excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and financial performance data at Talabat.
• Develop performance reports for senior management.
• Translate complex data into business recommendations.
• Conduct country level performance analysis.
• Collaborate with teams on performance challenges.

Skills

Business performance analytics

Strategic planning and financial modeling

PnL analysis and budgeting

Data analysis and reporting

Market and operational performance analysis

Cross functional strategy development

Business intelligence tools and dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, engineering, or related fields

MBA or postgraduate business degree

Tools

SQL

BigQuery

PowerPoint

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Position Overview

Business Performance Strategy Manager - Data Analytics and PnL Planning - Talabat - Dubai, UAE

Business Performance Strategy Manager - Data Analytics and PnL Planning in Dubai, UAE drives strategic analysis and business performance insights across Talabat's regional operations. The role focuses on analyzing key performance metrics, conducting deep market analysis, managing financial planning processes, and delivering data driven recommendations that improve profitability, operational efficiency, and long term growth across Talabat's digital commerce ecosystem.

Job Details: Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Internet Function: Business Analysis-Research Salary: 25000-35000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze Talabat's operational and financial performance data to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive performance reports for senior management highlighting key drivers of change and actionable insights.
• Translate complex data into clear business recommendations that support strategic decision making.
• Conduct detailed country level performance analysis to identify growth opportunities and operational improvement areas.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to investigate performance challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Develop strategic recommendations that enhance business performance and support long term objectives.
• Lead analytical projects focused on operational improvement, growth initiatives, and performance optimization.
• Support development and launch of new products by building business cases and evaluating potential business impact.
• Collaborate with regional teams to develop annual budgets aligned with company growth and profitability targets.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and identify opportunities to exceed revenue and profit targets.
• Perform PnL analysis and financial modeling to support strategic planning and decision making.
• Work with internal stakeholders across departments to align performance initiatives and strategic priorities.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, engineering, or related fields.
• MBA or postgraduate business degree considered advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in e commerce, food delivery platforms, management consulting, or digital marketplace businesses.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and PnL performance management.
• Advanced experience using data analysis tools including SQL, BigQuery, and business intelligence platforms.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret large datasets and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills using PowerPoint, Excel, or Google Sheets tools.
• Proven ability to structure complex business problems and develop data driven solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working with senior leadership teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams across product, finance, and operations departments.

Skills Set

• Business performance analytics
• Strategic planning and financial modeling
• PnL analysis and budgeting
• Data analysis and reporting
• Market and operational performance analysis
• Cross functional strategy development
• Business intelligence tools and dashboards

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to strategic decision making in one of the region's largest digital commerce platforms.
• Work closely with senior leadership and cross market teams across multiple regions.
• Exposure to high growth digital delivery and e commerce business environments.
• Career growth opportunities within the Delivery Hero global network.

About the Company

Talabat is a leading on demand delivery platform connecting millions of customers with restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers across the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in Kuwait in 2004 and part of the global Delivery Hero network, Talabat continues to expand its technology driven marketplace while supporting local businesses, delivery partners, and communities across multiple regional markets.