Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, aiming to simplify how people move, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Since its inception in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn income, served more than 70 million customers, and created a thriving platform for regional talent and entrepreneurs. Operating across more than 70 cities in 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan, Careem is committed to improving lives and fostering an inspiring organizational culture. The New Business Finance Manager role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial decisions by managing spending activities, generating insightful reports, and developing strategies to maintain financial discipline across multiple budget areas, thereby playing a vital role in the company’s financial health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead variance analysis against budgets and conduct thorough budgeting exercises across markets, ensuring accurate monthly accruals for all operational regions.
- Serve as the primary contact for cost optimization initiatives and actively contribute to strategic financial planning.
- Develop and implement expenditure control initiatives aligned with allocated budgets for various markets.
- Design and maintain financial systems and dashboards to enhance visibility and control over spending, supporting stakeholders in decision-making.
- Identify and communicate discrepancies or anomalies in spend tracking to Business Leaders and the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.
- Collaborate with internal teams to refine and improve financial systems and processes in response to evolving business needs.
- Partner with data teams to resolve data integrity issues, ensuring accurate and reliable financial reporting.
Required Qualifications:
- Up to 6 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with SQL is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to data gathering and insight generation for impactful decision-making.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment with a hands-on, ownership-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of clearly and persuasively conveying complex financial information.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, with a solid foundation in financial principles.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
Careem provides a dynamic work environment where employees can make a regional impact while advancing their careers. Full-time team members collaborate with inspiring peers and contribute to a purposeful organization focused on unlocking the region’s potential. The company supports continuous learning and growth, offering flexible work arrangements including four days in the office and one day remote per week, plus the option to work remotely from any country for up to 30 days annually. Employees enjoy unlimited vacation days, healthcare coverage, and fitness reimbursements for activities such as gym memberships, health clubs, and training classes.
This position is based in Karachi, Pakistan, and represents an exciting opportunity to join a transformative company shaping the future of financial management in the region.
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