Sr. Specialist Special Projects & Performance

talabat · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-05-18

Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.Job DescriptionAbout the RoleWe are looking for a highly analytical and business-driven professional to join our Strategy, Analytics & Performance team at talabat Egypt. This role sits at the intersection of business performance, financial planning, and strategic execution, acting as a key bridge between data-driven insights and business decision-making. You will own critical performance processes (P&L forecasting, reporting) and lead high-impact initiatives that drive growth and profitability across the business.What Did We Order? Performance Reporting & StorytellingLead the preparation of monthly performance presentations for regional leadershipTranslate complex data into clear, structured, and actionable insightsTailor messaging and level of detail depending on the audience (local vs regional leadership) Strategic Projects (PMO)Lead and coordinate cross-functional strategic initiatives impacting growth and profitabilityEnsure strong project governance, tracking, and execution disciplineWork closely with stakeholders across commercial, operations, and marketing teams Financial Planning & AnalysisTranslate business drivers into bottom-up forecasts across key revenue and cost linesContinuously track P&L actuals vs forecast and highlight risks & opportunitiesOwn the evaluation of funding and investment requestsBuild and assess ROI models to support decision-making Business Analysis & Ad-hoc RequestsDeliver high-quality business analyses using Excel / Google SheetsLeverage existing dashboards and tools to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunitiesQualificationsWhat Did We Order? Business & Analytical SkillsStrong numerical intuition and ability to translate data into business insightsProven experience in financial forecasting, performance tracking, or consultingStrong bottom-up estimation and problem structuring skills ToolsAdvanced proficiency in Excel / Google SheetsComfortable using dashboards and interpreting KPIs (No SQL/Python/Tableau required) Communication & StorytellingExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrong ability to structure narratives and simplify complexityHigh sense of audience awareness (what to show, how deep to go) Business AcumenStrong understanding of business drivers (growth, margins, efficiency)Experience in ROI analysis / investment evaluation is a strong plus Ways of WorkingHighly collaborative and easy to work withStrong ownership and accountabilityComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-impact environmentPositive, energetic, and team-oriented personalityWhy This Role is UniqueDirect exposure to end-to-end business performanceOpportunity to influence top-level decisionsWork at the heart of strategy, analytics, and executionHigh visibility with leadership

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Talabat is a leading food delivery platform connecting users with restaurants and services across the Middle East.

What you should know

  • Extensive MENA Network: Maintains a network of over 115,000 active riders and 64,000 partner restaurants across the MENA region
  • Market Dominance!: Holds a dominant 78% share of the food delivery market in the United Arab Emirates
  • 2004 Kuwaiti Roots: Originally founded in 2004 by a group of entrepreneurs in Kuwait with a name that translates to orders or requests in Arabic

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