Senior FP&A Analyst

Careem is on a mission to create the Everything App for the Middle East, aiming to simplify daily life through seamless mobility, food and grocery ordering, payment management, 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 built a vibrant platform supporting top regional talent and entrepreneurs across 70+ cities in 10 countries. As the company embarks on an AI-driven phase, it is seeking innovative problem-solvers to leverage AI in building tools, automating workflows, and delivering impactful solutions. Within this evolving landscape, Careem Pay is looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join its Strategic Finance team. This role combines financial expertise, analytical rigor, and technical skills to support strategic decision-making across the fintech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic finance initiatives by developing comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and performance analyses that inform leadership decisions. Collaborate closely with product, growth, and operations teams to identify key business drivers, evaluate financial performance, and deliver actionable insights. Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze data critical for daily operations and management reporting. Prepare monthly performance reviews, management presentations, and contribute to both annual and long-term financial planning cycles. Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial and operational systems. Develop a deep understanding of profit and loss drivers, financial metrics, and key business performance indicators (KPIs).

Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field is essential. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), strategic finance, or business partnering, preferably within fintech, payments, or digital services sectors. Strong proficiency in SQL is required, with the ability to independently write, optimize, and debug complex queries. Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets and financial modeling are necessary. Experience with business intelligence tools such as Looker, Tableau, or Power BI is advantageous. The role demands excellent business judgment, an analytical mindset, and strong stakeholder management capabilities. Prior experience working with fintech or payments products is important. Familiarity with data-driven financial reporting, automation tools, and financial data pipelines is also expected. A passion for integrating finance and data to create clear, actionable narratives is highly valued.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Joining Careem Pay offers the opportunity to be part of one of the region’s most exciting fintech journeys, tackling meaningful challenges and shaping the future of digital payments across the MENA region. Employees work alongside talented and inspiring colleagues within a purpose-driven organization committed to regional impact and growth. The role supports a hybrid work model, with four days in the office and one day remote per week, along with the flexibility to work remotely from any country for up to 30 days annually. Careem provides unlimited vacation days, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and fitness reimbursements covering gym memberships, health clubs, and training classes. The company fosters continuous learning and development, encouraging employees to grow their careers while making a tangible difference in the region.