Strategic Projects Analyst

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:

Responsibilities

• Reporting Business Performance:

  • Analyze Data: Dive into the company'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 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 the company'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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a reputed institution in a related field (MBA is a plus)
• 5+ years of professional experience within the food delivery, e-commerce, or management consulting industries (Past experience in subscription-focused business is a plus)
• Strong finance acumen; experience in P&L analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, business impact analysis
• Expertise with data tools: Big Query, SQL, Looker, etc.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Experience with PowerPoint and Excel and/or Google Slides/Sheets
• Strong track record of problem-solving, including structuring problems, performing detailed analysis, and translating data into actionable insights
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, relationship management, or similar roles within the food tech industry or related sectors
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams is a plus

Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates