Strategic Business Analyst - Commercial Insights
Posted date [2026-07-31]
(ID: 48876)
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Talabat is the MENA region’s leading on-demand delivery platform, headquartered in Dubai and operating across eight markets. We leverage a tech-driven flywheel model to connect millions of users with food, groceries, and essential services. By bridging the gap between people and local businesses, we continue to scale our ecosystem and simplify everyday life through innovation. |
Job Description and Requirements
Strategic Business Analyst - Commercial InsightsJob Snapshot
Role: Strategic Business Analyst - Commercial Insights
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Internet
Function: Business Analysis-Research
Experience: Minimum 2 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Strategic Business Analyst - Commercial Insights opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a growth-oriented position within the Internet industry. talabat is hiring a commercially aware analyst to investigate business performance, build financial models and provide management with evidence-based recommendations for strategic action.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Internet
Function: Business Analysis-Research
Salary: 10000-16000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Strategic growth requires a clear understanding of financial results, operational patterns and market opportunities. The analyst will examine how the business performs, test possible courses of action and present
conclusions to decision-makers. Project-management responsibility will ensure that approved initiatives progress from initial idea to measurable completion.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will connect detailed analysis with clear executive communication and disciplined implementation.
* Partner with business leaders to understand strategic questions and information needs.
* Collect and organize operational, commercial and financial data.
* Analyse performance to uncover trends, constraints and untapped opportunities.
* Investigate business processes and identify areas requiring improvement.
* Develop recommendations that reflect both analytical evidence and commercial priorities.
* Construct financial models for investment, planning and performance scenarios.
* Produce forecasts that support short-term and long-term decisions.
* Prepare reports explaining financial and operational outcomes.
* Assist with annual budgets and periodic financial-planning exercises.
* Monitor results against forecasts and highlight important changes.
* Define the scope, milestones and responsibilities for assigned projects.
* Coordinate project work from initiation through final delivery.
* Track deadlines and maintain alignment with organizational objectives.
* Resolve execution issues in collaboration with responsible stakeholders.
* Design management dashboards for monitoring important business measures.
* Create persuasive presentations that explain insights and strategic options.
* Adapt complex information for executive and non-technical audiences.
* Present conclusions confidently and respond to stakeholder questions.
* Maintain organized analysis files, assumptions and supporting evidence.
* Follow relevant market trends and developing industry practices.
* Explore new analytical technologies and business-management methods.
* Introduce practical ideas that can improve company performance.
* Manage simultaneous assignments while protecting accuracy and delivery quality.
* Develop trusted working relationships across departments and leadership levels.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must possess a Bachelor\'s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. A minimum of two years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial analysis, project management or a similar function is required.
The role calls for advanced analytical thinking, careful attention to detail and strong organizational ability. Candidates should have previous exposure to executive leadership and be able to communicate recommendations clearly and persuasively. A proactive approach and the confidence to work in a high-tempo environment are important.
Skills Set
Commercial analysis
Business performance evaluation
Financial modelling
Financial forecasting
Budget preparation
Strategic planning support
Business process assessment
Trend identification
Opportunity analysis
Data interpretation
Tableau
Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Management dashboards
Project planning
Project delivery
Asana
Trello
Jira
Executive-level reporting
Presentation development
Stakeholder communication
Strategic recommendations
Multi-task management
Analytical problem-solving
Why Join Us
The role offers close access to management decision-making and the opportunity to influence projects that shape business performance. It provides a strong platform for developing commercial, financial and strategic capabilities within a technology-led regional marketplace.
About the Company
talabat is a prominent online delivery platform operating across the Middle East and North Africa. By combining digital technology, local partnerships and operational expertise, the company connects customers with restaurants, grocery stores and everyday services while continuing to expand its marketplace capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will connect detailed analysis with clear executive communication and disciplined implementation.
* Partner with business leaders to understand strategic questions and information needs.
* Collect and organize operational, commercial and financial data.
* Analyse performance to uncover trends, constraints and untapped opportunities.
* Investigate business processes and identify areas requiring improvement.
* Develop recommendations that reflect both analytical evidence and commercial priorities.
* Construct financial models for investment, planning and performance scenarios.
* Produce forecasts that support short-term and long-term decisions.
* Prepare reports explaining financial and operational outcomes.
* Assist with annual budgets and periodic financial-planning exercises.
* Monitor results against forecasts and highlight important changes.
* Define the scope, milestones and responsibilities for assigned projects.
* Coordinate project work from initiation through final delivery.
* Track deadlines and maintain alignment with organizational objectives.
* Resolve execution issues in collaboration with responsible stakeholders.
* Design management dashboards for monitoring important business measures.
* Create persuasive presentations that explain insights and strategic options.
* Adapt complex information for executive and non-technical audiences.
* Present conclusions confidently and respond to stakeholder questions.
* Maintain organized analysis files, assumptions and supporting evidence.
* Follow relevant market trends and developing industry practices.
* Explore new analytical technologies and business-management methods.
* Introduce practical ideas that can improve company performance.
* Manage simultaneous assignments while protecting accuracy and delivery quality.
* Develop trusted working relationships across departments and leadership levels.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must possess a Bachelor\'s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. A minimum of two years of relevant experience in business analysis, financial analysis, project management or a similar function is required.
The role calls for advanced analytical thinking, careful attention to detail and strong organizational ability. Candidates should have previous exposure to executive leadership and be able to communicate recommendations clearly and persuasively. A proactive approach and the confidence to work in a high-tempo environment are important.
Skills Set
Commercial analysis
Business performance evaluation
Financial modelling
Financial forecasting
Budget preparation
Strategic planning support
Business process assessment
Trend identification
Opportunity analysis
Data interpretation
Tableau
Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Management dashboards
Project planning
Project delivery
Asana
Trello
Jira
Executive-level reporting
Presentation development
Stakeholder communication
Strategic recommendations
Multi-task management
Analytical problem-solving
Why Join Us
The role offers close access to management decision-making and the opportunity to influence projects that shape business performance. It provides a strong platform for developing commercial, financial and strategic capabilities within a technology-led regional marketplace.
About the Company
talabat is a prominent online delivery platform operating across the Middle East and North Africa. By combining digital technology, local partnerships and operational expertise, the company connects customers with restaurants, grocery stores and everyday services while continuing to expand its marketplace capabilities.
