Manager Special Projects & Performance - MENA

talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is seeking a senior analytics/strategy professional in Dubai to drive performance insights and strategic initiatives. You will partner with senior management, analyze markets, and develop actionable recommendations that impact profitability and growth.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, financial modelling, and effective communication of complex data to business leaders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in performance or strategy or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Experience with financial modelling and PnL analysis is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL and BI tools for deriving insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare reports for senior management highlighting key drivers of change.
• Communicate findings clearly with actionable recommendations.
• Conduct deep-dive country analyses and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Support budgeting and PnL management to improve profitability.

Skills

5-7 years experience

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modelling & PnL analysis

Tools

SQL

BigQuery

Looker

Tableau

Job description

Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world's pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience-fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Job Description

Job Ref ID: JR0086213

Whats on your plate?

Reporting Business Performance

This role will help drive strategic projects and generate insights for the business. The individual will be working very closely with senior management and be responsible for four main scopes:

• Analyze Data: Dive into talabat's performance metrics, identifying key trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare Reports: Create comprehensive and insightful reports for senior management, highlighting key drivers of change and actionable insights.
• Communicate Findings: Present findings in a clear and concise manner, often translating complex data into understandable recommendations for decision-makers.

Conducting Analytical Deep Dives

• Country-Specific Analysis: Perform detailed analyses of different talabat markets, focusing on identifying turnaround opportunities, growth and profitability areas.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various departments to understand and address cross-functional issues impacting business performance.
• Strategy Development: Develop and recommend strategies based on analysis to improve overall performance and achieve business objectives.

Special Projects

• Launching new products: Develop business use cases with innovative ideas and bring them to life by working on their implementation, ensuring they align with strategic goals and add value to the business.

PnL Management

• Budgeting: Collaborate with local teams to develop talabat's yearly budget, setting growth and profitability goals.
• PnL management: Ensure that budgets are adhered to consistently across the organization and proactively identify and pursue opportunities to exceed financial targets and enhance overall profitability.

What did we order?

• Thought Leadership ability to drive innovation and impact
• 5-7 years of experience in performance or strategy
• Analytical Mindset strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decisions
• Curiosity eagerness to learn, explore, and drive creative solutions.
• Stakeholder Management skilled in engaging and managing diverse stakeholder interests
• Cross-Functional Collaboration effective in working with teams across different functions to achieve common goals
• Experience with financial modelling and PnL analysis strongly preferred
• Experience using SQL, BigQuery, Looker, Tableau strongly preferred