About the opportunity
Job Purpose
The Lead, Finance Insights is responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, management reviews, and strategic financial analysis to support business decision-making. The role partners closely with business leaders and functional stakeholders to deliver financial insights, ensure robust financial governance, and enable achievement of financial targets through effective planning and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Budgeting
Lead the annual budgeting process, including development of timelines, planning assumptions, budgeting templates, and governance frameworks.
Coordinate with business and functional stakeholders to gather planning inputs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Develop and consolidate bottom-up budgets, including P&L, working capital, cash flow, and capital expenditure plans.
Analyze budget submissions, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend gap-closing initiatives.
Prepare management presentations and supporting materials for budget review and approval forums.
Forecasting & Financial Performance Management
Manage periodic forecasting cycles, including Monthly and rolling forecasts and Quarterly Targets.
Review financial performance against budget, forecast, prior year, and strategic targets.
Identify performance gaps, key drivers, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
Support development and monitoring of financial KPIs to improve business performance.
Management Reporting & Business Reviews
Prepare monthly financial reports.
Lead financial performance reviews with senior management and business stakeholders.
Deliver meaningful financial insights, variance analysis, and commentary to support strategic decision-making.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of management reporting packs.
Financial Analysis & Business Partnering
Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses, business case evaluations, and scenario modeling.
Partner with commercial, supply chain, operations, and support functions to evaluate business initiatives and investment opportunities.
Support strategic projects and transformation initiatives through financial assessment and performance tracking.
Provide recommendations to optimize profitability, cash flow, and resource allocation.
Month-End Close & Financial Governance
Review month-end financial results and validate completeness, accuracy, and consistency of financial information.
Perform variance analysis and investigate significant movements in financial performance.
Support balance sheet reviews, account reconciliations, and financial control activities.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and financial governance requirements.
Continuous Improvement
Drive enhancements in planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis processes.
Develop and maintain financial models, planning tools, and reporting solutions.
Support automation, standardization, and process optimization initiatives across the finance function.
Contribute to finance transformation projects and implementation of best practices.
Stakeholder Management
Partner with country leadership, functional heads, regional finance teams, and shared service teams.
Facilitate alignment between business objectives and financial targets.
Act as a trusted advisor by providing timely financial insights and recommendations.
What you need to be successful
Qualifications & Experience
Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA or equivalent preferred.
5–8 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance, Business Finance, or Controlling.
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial modeling.
Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Skills & Competencies
Strong financial planning and analytical skills.
Advanced financial modeling and data analysis capabilities.
Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
Strong presentation and communication abilities.
Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
Proficiency in Excel, financial planning systems, and reporting tools
Who we are
foodpanda 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.
What's in it for you
Why Join foodpanda Pakistan?
- Our business is focused on growth which offers plenty of opportunities to take ownership, expand your skill set, and accelerate your career
- Collaborative, high-performing, and diverse team environment
- Flexible working arrangements, including Friday work-from-home
- Competitive rewards package, including fuel card, corporate and mobile allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including OPD and IPD benefits
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced business
