Sr. Specialist Special Projects & Performance
- Contract
Company Description
Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a highly analytical and business-driven professional to join our Strategy, Analytics & Performance team at talabat Egypt. This role sits at the intersection of business performance, financial planning, and strategic execution, acting as a key bridge between data-driven insights and business decision-making. You will own critical performance processes (P&L forecasting, reporting) and lead high-impact initiatives that drive growth and profitability across the business.
What Did We Order?
- Performance Reporting & Storytelling
Lead the preparation of monthly performance presentations for regional leadership
Translate complex data into clear, structured, and actionable insights
Tailor messaging and level of detail depending on the audience (local vs regional leadership)
- Strategic Projects (PMO)
Lead and coordinate cross-functional strategic initiatives impacting growth and profitability
Ensure strong project governance, tracking, and execution discipline
Work closely with stakeholders across commercial, operations, and marketing teams
- Financial Planning & Analysis
Translate business drivers into bottom-up forecasts across key revenue and cost lines
Continuously track P&L actuals vs forecast and highlight risks & opportunities
Own the evaluation of funding and investment requests
Build and assess ROI models to support decision-making
- Business Analysis & Ad-hoc Requests
Deliver high-quality business analyses using Excel / Google Sheets
Leverage existing dashboards and tools to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
Qualifications
What Did We Order?
- Business & Analytical Skills
Strong numerical intuition and ability to translate data into business insights
Proven experience in financial forecasting, performance tracking, or consulting
Strong bottom-up estimation and problem structuring skills
- Tools
Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets
Comfortable using dashboards and interpreting KPIs
(No SQL/Python/Tableau required)
- Communication & Storytelling
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong ability to structure narratives and simplify complexity
High sense of audience awareness (what to show, how deep to go)
- Business Acumen
Strong understanding of business drivers (growth, margins, efficiency)
Experience in ROI analysis / investment evaluation is a strong plus
- Ways of Working
Highly collaborative and easy to work with
Strong ownership and accountability
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
Positive, energetic, and team-oriented personality
Why This Role is Unique
Direct exposure to end-to-end business performance
Opportunity to influence top-level decisions
Work at the heart of strategy, analytics, and execution
High visibility with leadership