Careem is building the Everything App to transform daily life across the Middle East by integrating transportation, food and grocery delivery, payment solutions, and more into one seamless platform. Since its founding in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn income and served more than 70 million customers. Operating in 70 cities across 10 countries—from Morocco to Pakistan—the company is committed to improving lives and fostering regional talent and entrepreneurship. The Business Finance Manager role is a pivotal position that influences financial decision-making by overseeing spend activities, producing insightful reports, and driving strategies to maintain financial discipline across diverse budgets. This role is essential in protecting the company’s financial health and supporting sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead variance analysis against budgets and manage detailed budgeting exercises across multiple markets, ensuring accurate monthly accruals for all operational regions. Serve as the primary point of contact for cost optimization efforts, actively contributing to strategic financial planning initiatives. Develop and enforce expenditure control measures aligned with budget allocations for different markets. Design and maintain financial systems and dashboards to enhance visibility and control over spending, enabling informed decision-making for stakeholders. Identify and report any discrepancies or anomalies in spend tracking to Business Leaders and the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. Collaborate closely with internal teams to refine and improve financial systems and processes to meet evolving business needs. Partner with data teams to resolve data integrity issues, ensuring accuracy and reliability in financial reporting.
Required Qualifications
Up to six years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning. Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential, while knowledge of SQL is considered an advantage. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to data gathering and insight generation to support impactful decision-making. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic 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 understanding of financial principles.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Careem offers a dynamic and purpose-driven work environment where employees can make a meaningful impact while continuously developing their skills. Full-time team members work alongside inspiring professionals dedicated to regional growth and innovation. The company supports ongoing professional development and flexible work arrangements, including four days per week in the office and one day remote, with the option to work remotely from any country for up to 30 days annually. Employees enjoy unlimited vacation days, with adjusted schedules for individual contributor roles in technology. Additional benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage and fitness reimbursements for activities such as gym memberships and training classes.
This position is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking to contribute strategically to a leading regional platform while benefiting from a supportive and flexible workplace culture.
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