Senior FP&A Analyst

As a Senior FP&A Analyst at Careem, your key responsibilities include collaborating with various business units to analyze financial data, preparing performance dashboards, budgeting, forecasting, and conducting data analytics for ad hoc business cases. You will also recommend improvements to enhance productivity and assist in closing month-end activities.

To qualify for the Senior FP&A Analyst role at Careem, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degrees such as an MBA, CA, or CFA are preferred, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting within the tech sector.

Careem supports employee growth through continuous learning opportunities, access to inspiring colleagues, and a dynamic work environment that encourages personal and professional development. As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you’ll have the chance to work alongside great minds and explore new avenues for growth every day.

A Senior FP&A Analyst at Careem should be proficient in BI tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, and Redash, alongside advanced skills in SQL and MS Excel. These tools are vital for creating insightful reports that aid business decisions.

Careem offers a flexible work-life balance with a 4-day in-office week, allowing for one day from home, and the opportunity to work remotely from any country for up to 30 days a year. This promotes a healthy blend of work and personal time.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of financial analysis projects you've handled. Emphasize your familiarity with BI tools and your ability to interpret data trends to support business decisions.

Discuss your method for collecting data, collaborating with other departments, and how you utilize historical data to inform your forecasts. Highlight your analytical skills and any successful forecasting examples.

Provide examples of instances where you've conducted variance analysis, explaining how you identified the reasons for variances and the impact your insights had on decision-making or operational improvements.

Share your strategies for time management, such as using project management tools, setting priority levels for tasks, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality.

Detail a specific situation where you identified an area for improvement, the steps you took to implement change, and the positive results that followed. This illustrates your proactive nature and problem-solving abilities.

List the specific BI and reporting tools you have worked with, explaining your level of expertise and how you've used these tools to generate insightful reports that facilitated informed business decisions.

Define commercial acumen and explain how it applies to your role. Provide examples of how understanding the business landscape and economic factors has shaped your financial recommendations.

Discuss your methods for verifying the accuracy of data, such as cross-checking figures from various sources and collaborating with accounting teams, emphasizing attention to detail and integrity in reporting.

Share your passion for finance and the tech industry. Explain what excites you about working in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment like Careem and how you envision contributing to its growth.

Mention any resources you rely on, such as financial publications, webinars, or professional networks. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning and adapting to new trends in financial analysis.