Senior FP&A Analyst

Careem is a leading technology platform dedicated to building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, simplifying everyday life through seamless movement, food and grocery ordering, payment management, and more. Since its inception in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains, served more than 70 million customers, and cultivated a vibrant ecosystem for regional talent and entrepreneurs. Operating in over 70 cities across 10 countries, Careem is now entering a new phase focused on AI-driven innovation. The company seeks curious and skilled professionals who can harness AI to create impactful tools, automate workflows, and improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and internal systems. Within this context, Careem Pay is looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join its Strategic Finance team. This role combines financial expertise, analytical rigor, and strong technical skills—particularly in SQL—to support strategic decision-making and enhance business performance in Careem’s fintech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic finance projects by developing detailed financial models, forecasts, and performance analyses that inform leadership decisions.
- Work closely with product, growth, and operations teams to identify key business drivers, assess financial outcomes, and deliver actionable insights.
- Create, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze data for daily operations and management reporting.
- Prepare monthly performance reviews, management presentations, and contribute to annual and long-term financial planning processes.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial and operational systems.
- Gain a deep understanding of profit and loss drivers, financial metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support business objectives.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or business partnering, ideally within fintech, payments, or digital services sectors.
- Strong proficiency in SQL with the ability to independently write, optimize, and debug complex queries.
- Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets and financial modeling; familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus.
- Excellent business judgment, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with fintech or payments products.
- Knowledge of data-driven financial reporting, automation tools, or financial data pipelines.
- A passion for integrating finance and data to communicate clear, actionable business insights.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Joining Careem Pay means becoming part of one of the region’s most dynamic fintech journeys, addressing meaningful challenges and shaping the future of digital payments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The company promotes a collaborative culture with inspiring colleagues and offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning. Careem supports a flexible work model, with 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 benefit from unlimited vacation days to maintain work-life balance, healthcare coverage, and fitness reimbursements for activities such as gym memberships and training classes.

At Careem, you will contribute to a purposeful organization committed to regional impact and unlocking untapped potential while working alongside top talent in a supportive and innovative environment.