Strategic Business Analyst - Commercial Insights

Talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Talabat is seeking a Strategic Business Analyst - Commercial Insights in Dubai to transform data into actionable insights and strategic guidance. You will work closely with business leaders to analyze performance, build financial models and present evidence-based recommendations for strategic action.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, executive-level reporting and the development of dashboards using Tableau and Power BI to monitor key metrics and enable data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business/finance/economics or related.
• Minimum 2 years in business analysis, financial analysis, or project management.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Experience communicating recommendations to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic questions and information needs.
• Collect and organize operational, commercial and financial data.
• Analyse performance to uncover trends, constraints and opportunities.
• Develop recommendations reflecting analytical evidence and commercial priorities.
• Construct financial models for investment, planning and performance scenarios.
• Produce forecasts to support short-term and long-term decisions.
• Prepare reports explaining financial and operational outcomes.
• Monitor results against forecasts and highlight important changes.
• Define scope, milestones and responsibilities for projects.
• Coordinate project work from initiation to delivery.
• Create management dashboards for monitoring key measures.
• Present insights and strategic options to stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial analysis

Financial modelling

Tableau

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Executive-level reporting

Stakeholder communication

Strategic planning

Project planning

Multi-task management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related discipline

Tools

Asana

Trello

Jira

Job description

Strategic Business Analyst - Commercial Insights Job Snapshot

Role: Strategic Business Analyst - Commercial Insights

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Internet

Function: Business Analysis-Research

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Strategic Business Analyst - Commercial Insights opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a growth-oriented position within the Internet industry. talabat is hiring a commercially aware analyst to investigate business performance, build financial models and provide management with evidence-based recommendations for strategic action.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Internet Function: Business Analysis-Research Salary: 10000-16000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

Strategic growth requires a clear understanding of financial results, operational patterns and market opportunities. The analyst will examine how the business performs, test possible courses of action and present conclusions to decision-makers. Project-management responsibility will ensure that approved initiatives progress from initial idea to measurable completion.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will connect detailed analysis with clear executive communication and disciplined implementation.

• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic questions and information needs.
• Collect and organize operational, commercial and financial data.
• Analyse performance to uncover trends, constraints and untapped opportunities.
• Investigate business processes and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Develop recommendations that reflect both analytical evidence and commercial priorities.
• Construct financial models for investment, planning and performance scenarios.
• Produce forecasts that support short-term and long-term decisions.
• Prepare reports explaining financial and operational outcomes.
• Assist with annual budgets and periodic financial-planning exercises.
• Monitor results against forecasts and highlight important changes.
• Define the scope, milestones and responsibilities for assigned projects.
• Coordinate project work from initiation through final delivery.
• Track deadlines and maintain alignment with organizational objectives.
• Resolve execution issues in collaboration with responsible stakeholders.
• Design management dashboards for monitoring important business measures.
• Create persuasive presentations that explain insights and strategic options.
• Adapt complex information for executive and non-technical audiences.
• Present conclusions confidently and respond to stakeholder questions.
• Maintain organized analysis files, assumptions and supporting evidence.
• Follow relevant market trends and developing industry practices.
• Explore new analytical technologies and business-management methods.
• Introduce practical ideas that can improve company performance.
• Manage simultaneous assignments while protecting accuracy and delivery quality.
• Develop trusted working relationships across departments and leadership levels.

Ideal Profile

Applicants must possess a Bachelor 's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. A minimum of two years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial analysis, project management or a similar function is required. The role calls for advanced analytical thinking, careful attention to detail and strong organizational ability. Candidates should have previous exposure to executive leadership and be able to communicate recommendations clearly and persuasively. A proactive approach and the confidence to work in a high-tempo environment are important.

Skills Set

• Commercial analysis
• Business performance evaluation
• Financial modelling
• Financial forecasting
• Budget preparation
• Strategic planning support
• Business process assessment
• Trend identification
• Opportunity analysis
• Data interpretation
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Microsoft Excel
• Management dashboards
• Project planning
• Project delivery
• Asana
• Trello
• Jira
• Executive-level reporting
• Presentation development
• Stakeholder communication
• Strategic recommendations
• Multi-task management
• Analytical problem-solving

Why Join Us

The role offers close access to management decision-making and the opportunity to influence projects that shape business performance. It provides a strong platform for developing commercial, financial and strategic capabilities within a technology-led regional marketplace.

About the Company

talabat is a prominent online delivery platform operating across the Middle East and North Africa. By combining digital technology, local partnerships and operational expertise, the company connects customers with restaurants, grocery stores and everyday services while continuing to expand its marketplace capabilities.