Financial Planning/ROI Analyst

We are seeking a Value Realization / ROI Analyst to assess and validate the business value generated by our AI initiatives. This role involves evaluating technology investments, quantifying return on investment, defining relevant performance metrics, and tracking business outcomes from the initial business case through to implementation and deployment. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, AI, Product, and other business stakeholders to validate assumptions, measure realized benefits, and provide data-driven insights to guide decisions on whether initiatives should be continued, scaled, reprioritized, or adjusted. Candidates with backgrounds in SaaS, software, financial analysis, or business consulting are encouraged to apply. While direct AI experience is advantageous, the primary requirement is the ability to translate technology investments into measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive business cases and financial models to evaluate AI and technology investments.
- Establish baselines and define both financial and non-financial KPIs to measure business impact.
- Quantify ROI, cost savings, productivity improvements, revenue impact, and operational efficiencies.
- Monitor projected versus actual benefits throughout the implementation and post-deployment phases.
- Collaborate with Finance to validate financial assumptions, costs, and realized returns.
- Create reports and dashboards to effectively communicate performance and value realization.
- Identify discrepancies between expected and actual outcomes and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide data-driven recommendations to support investment decisions and prioritization.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in ROI analysis, financial modeling, business case development, commercial analysis, or value realization.
- Experience in SaaS, software, technology, or digital transformation industries.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business and technology initiatives into measurable outcomes.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; familiarity with BI and reporting tools is a plus.
- Exposure to AI, automation, or AI-enabled business initiatives, along with an understanding of their potential business impact.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, Technology, Product, and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Market-competitive salary with opportunities for career growth.
- Access to learning and development programs, including on-the-job training.
- Comprehensive medical coverage (inpatient department).
- Life insurance and various paid leaves, including annual, casual, sick, marriage, maternity, paternity, Hajj, and bereavement leave.
- Provident Fund and Employee Old Age Benefits (EOBI).
- Employee engagement and wellness initiatives to support work-life balance.

This position is based in Lahore (NASTP, Cantt) with a work module that supports onsite or hybrid arrangements. The shift timing follows the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone.