Manager Special Projects & Performance - MENA

Showcify, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Talabat is seeking a strategic analyst to drive performance insights and work closely with senior management on key initiatives. You will translate data into actionable recommendations to inform decisions and shape business strategy.

The role covers reporting, in-depth market analyses, cross-functional collaboration, profitability planning, and new product initiatives, with a strong emphasis on data-driven growth and financial discipline.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in performance or strategy.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Strong SQL, BigQuery, Looker, and Tableau skills.
• Thought leadership with ability to drive innovation.
• Stakeholder management across diverse interests.
• Cross-functional collaboration across teams.
• Experience with financial modelling and PnL analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare reports for senior management with actionable insights.
• Present findings clearly to decision-makers.
• Perform country-specific analyses to identify turnaround opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address performance issues.
• Develop and recommend strategies to improve performance.
• Launch new products by building business use cases and coordinating implementation.
• Assist budgeting and track PnL to meet profitability targets.

Skills

Thought Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Tools

SQL

BigQuery

Looker

Tableau

Job description

About the opportunity

Job Ref ID:JR0086213

Whats on your plate?

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:

Reporting Business Performance:

• 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

Who we are

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.