Sr. Specialist Special Projects & Performance

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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 Additional Information