Senior Manager - FP&A

The Senior Manager - FP&A at Careem is responsible for leading market teams in growth planning and strategic decision-making. This includes analyzing data to identify growth bottlenecks, formulating annual plans with actionable KPIs, and providing insights for various growth initiatives. Additionally, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of projects that drive growth.

To be considered for the Senior Manager - FP&A role at Careem, you should have at least 7-8 years of experience across various functions, with preferred experience in the Dubai market. A background in data analytics, consulting, investment banking, or a related field is essential. Proficiency in Advanced SQL, Python, and Tableau is also highly desirable.

As a Senior Manager - FP&A, your role is pivotal in driving Careem's growth. You will analyze market dynamics, develop action plans, and identify innovative strategies to enhance the company's performance. By aligning market teams and monitoring KPIs, you’ll contribute directly to meeting aggressive targets and supporting sustainable growth.

Success as a Senior Manager - FP&A at Careem requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset. You should be comfortable with data analytics and have a goal-driven approach to achieving targets. Additionally, experience in a fast-paced technology or startup environment is a plus.

Careem offers an attractive benefits package for the Senior Manager - FP&A position, including a flexible work schedule with a combination of in-office and remote days, generous vacation days, healthcare benefits, and fitness reimbursements. You'll also have opportunities for personal growth within a forward-thinking organization.

When answering this question, highlight your analytical methods, the tools you use for financial reporting, and how you track KPIs. Discuss your experience in presenting analysis to stakeholders and how your insights have contributed to strategic decisions.

In your response, outline your process for identifying bottlenecks through data analysis. Discuss your collaborative approach to brainstorming solutions with cross-functional teams and how you would implement innovative short-term initiatives to overcome these challenges.

Showcase your project management skills by explaining how you assess the urgency and importance of each project. Share your methods for aligning team efforts and ensuring that all projects are on track to meet the company’s aggressive growth targets.

Demonstrate your analytical skills by providing a detailed example of how your data analysis led to a significant strategic change. Discuss the problem, your approach to data analysis, and the outcome of the decision you influenced.

Be specific about your experience with Advanced SQL, Python, and Tableau. Talk about how these tools have assisted in your previous roles for data analysis and reporting, and how these skills will benefit the FP&A team at Careem.

Discuss the importance of communication and relationship-building. Describe techniques you employ to align objectives between market teams and the central Growth team. Highlight any tools or practices you use to facilitate collaboration and transparency.

Provide a specific scenario that illustrates your ability to navigate uncertainty in financial forecasting. Explain the steps you took to gather data, analyze trends, and communicate the results to other stakeholders.

Demonstrate your strategic thinking by outlining a proactive and reactive approach to market changes. Highlight your ability to assess competitive threats and pivot your strategies based on data-driven insights.

Your answer should reflect your passion for driving results and your dedication to excellence. Discuss the satisfaction you derive from accomplishing difficult goals, and how you persist in the face of challenges to meet company objectives.

Talk about your methods for keeping abreast of industry developments, such as following relevant publications, engaging with thought leaders, and attending industry conferences. Emphasize the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in a rapidly changing landscape.