Established in 2008, Geidea epitomizes customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation. Geidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the market.Our solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity. Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinking: www.geidea.netTo maintain competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new Senior Financial Planning Analyst:Job purpose:The FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in driving financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making processes at Giedea. This position requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting within the fintech industry.Key accountabilities and decision ownership:Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the development and implementation of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.Strategic Decision Support: Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making.Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business planning and performance evaluation.Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including variance analysis, to stakeholders.Performance Monitoring: Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and variances.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to gather relevant data and ensure alignment with financial goals.Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to mitigate risks.Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and efficiencies in financial planning and analysis activities.Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the fintech industryStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.Advanced knowledge of financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.High attention to detail and accuracy.Join our dynamic team as a Financial Planning Analyst and contribute to our FinTech mission of releasing cutting-edge financial products into the market. Apply your project management skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and shape the future of the payments industry.Our values guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the most.Customer first - It’s embedded in our design thinking and customer service approach.Open - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolve.Real - No jargon and no excuses!Bold - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinking.Resilient – If we fail, we bounce back stronger than beforeCollaborative - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a team.We are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solution.
We are on a mission to help merchants start, run and grow their businesses.
What you should know
Dominant Market Share: Captured 50% of Saudi Arabia's point-of-sale market within just two years of launching its first certified terminal
Massive Payment Network: Operates a network of approximately 700,000 payment terminals and ATMs across the region
2 First Licenses: Became the first fintech in Saudi Arabia to obtain a payment institution license and a non-bank merchant acquiring license
How they work
Infrastructure means reliability first — Payment systems can't be interesting at the cost of being unreliable — engineering and product decisions are made with uptime and trust as the primary constraints
Merchant churn is the failure metric — Acquiring a merchant matters less than keeping them — the business model only works when merchants see real value and stay