Strategic Projects & Insights Lead

Delivery Hero; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Talabat, part of Delivery Hero Group, seeks a data-driven analyst to drive strategic projects, uncover insights, and support decision-making. The role is based in Dubai and focus on performance metrics, dashboards, and clear reporting for senior leadership.

Requirements include 3–5 years in quick-commerce or e-commerce, strong P&L, forecasting, and proficiency with SQL, BigQuery, Looker, Excel, and AI tools. A Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Economics/Data Analytics is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in quick-commerce, food delivery, or a fast-paced tech startup.
• Strong experience in P&L analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting.
• Proven ability to structure complex problems and synthesize data into actionable strategies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across operational units.

Responsibilities

• Track talabat’s core performance metrics, diving into daily and weekly datasets to detect operational trends, flag anomalies, and highlight quick-win optimization opportunities.
• Design, maintain, and automate interactive dashboards (Excel, Google Sheets, AI tools) to give stakeholders clear, real-time visibility into operational effectiveness and key business metrics.
• Assist in tracking critical business indicators against targets, translating complex quantitative data into clear, structured reports for periodic reviews.
• Conduct granular regional and country-level analyses to map localized performance drivers and growth potential.
• Partner with managers by synthesizing data to drive actionable insights for executive business reviews.
• Synthesize analytical deep dives into clear, data-backed insights to refine commercial and operational strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Data Analytics

Tools

SQL

BigQuery

Looker

Excel/Google Sheets

PowerPoint/Slides

AI tools

Job description

Talabat, part of Delivery Hero Group, seeks a data-driven analyst to drive strategic projects, uncover insights, and support decision-making. The role is based in Dubai and focus on performance metrics, dashboards, and clear reporting for senior leadership.

Requirements include 3–5 years in quick-commerce or e-commerce, strong P&L, forecasting, and proficiency with SQL, BigQuery, Looker, Excel, and AI tools. A Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Economics/Data Analytics is expected.