Strategy Associate

Foodics’ Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 187,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant management ecosystem in Riyadh is seeking an Associate for the Strategy team. The role involves developing long-term strategies, executing initiatives, managing projects, and tracking performance. Candidates with 1-3 years of experience in management consulting or strategy roles are encouraged to apply. Strong problem-solving, communication, and data analysis skills are essential. The position offers competitive compensation, training, and the chance to grow in a fast-paced tech environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Bonuses and share options

Regular training and learning stipend

Inclusive culture and diverse team

Autonomy and mentoring

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in management consulting, strategy, or similar role.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle ambiguous challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of long-term company strategy.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives.
• Track and coordinate key strategic projects.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

SQL

Excel/Sheets

Power BI

Job description

Who Are We❓

We are Foodics! a leading restaurant management ecosystem and payment tech provider. Founded in 2014 with headquarter in Riyadh and offices across 5 countries, including UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait. We are currently serving customers and partners in over 35 different countries worldwide. Our innovative products have successfully processed over 6 billion (yes, billion with a B) orders so far! making Foodics one of the most rapidly evolving SaaS companies to ever emerge from the MENA region. Also, Foodics has achieved three rounds of funding, with the latest raising $170 million in the largest SaaS funding round in MENA, boosting its innovation capabilities to better serve business owners.

The Job in a Nutshell💡

As an Associate in the Strategy team, you will play a critical role in shaping, executing, and monitoring Foodics’ strategic agenda. You will work directly with senior leadership on high-impact projects spanning strategy design, execution planning, project management, and performance management. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants exposure to top-tier strategic thinking and the opportunity to drive execution in a fast-growing tech scale-up.

What Will You Do❓

1. Strategy Design
   • Support development of long-term company strategy, operating model evolution, and vertical/horizontal priorities.
   • Conduct market and competitor analysis, identifying new opportunities across SaaS, fintech, retail, and international markets.
   • Prepare materials for board, investor, and leadership discussions with clear, data-backed insights.
2. Execution Planning
   • Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and roadmaps.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Commercial, Finance, International) to align execution with company-wide goals.
   • Support resource allocation and prioritization decisions.
3. Project Management
   • Track and coordinate key strategic projects, ensuring delivery against milestones.
   • Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers; escalate and problem-solve proactively.
   • Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress and outcomes.
4. Performance Management
   • Support the design and tracking of KPIs/OKRs across verticals, horizontals, and geographies.
   • Analyze performance against targets, providing insights and recommendations for course correction.
   • Contribute to quarterly and annual business reviews with leadership.

What Are We Looking For❓

• 1–3 years’ experience in management consulting, strategy, corporate development, or a similar analytical/strategic role.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (PowerPoint/Google Slides, storytelling).
• Proficiency in data analysis (Excel/Sheets; SQL or BI tools a plus).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Exposure to SaaS, fintech, or F&B/retail industries is a plus.

Good to have

• Hands‑on skills in SQL for basic querying and analysis.
• Familiarity with Python for data wrangling or light automation.
• Experience with dashboarding tools (e.g., Metabase, Power BI, Looker, Tableau) to track and visualize KPIs.

What We Offer You❗

We believe you will love working at Foodics!

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in‑offices.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including bonuses and the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper‑growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 14 countries, and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.