Finance Business Partner

About Daraz

Founded in 2015, Daraz is South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar. It empowers more than 100,000 active sellers with world-class marketplace technology to reach the fast-growing consumer class in a region of 500 million people. Through Daraz Express and Daraz Pay, it operates the most efficient and digitalized logistics and payments infrastructure in its markets. Daraz’ vision is to be a champion of South Asia serving 100 million customers and businesses by 2030.

For more information, please visit www.daraz.com

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making for the Digital Payments and Buyer/Seller Experience teams.
• Develop, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with business objectives.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for the assigned functions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying and addressing variances.

Strategic Partnership:

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial and strategic guidance to drive business growth and enhance customer experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial implications of business initiatives and projects.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function and across business operations.
• Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis to enhance the quality and reliability of financial data.

Risk Management:

• Assess financial risks and opportunities related to digital payments and customer interactions.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate financial risks and capitalize on business opportunities.

Project Management:

• Support the implementation of key projects and initiatives, ensuring financial considerations are incorporated into project planning and execution.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CFA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Experience in enhancing buyer and seller experience in e-commerce platforms.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in finance roles, preferably within the e-commerce or digital payments sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• International working environment in a start-up setting, and a unique opportunity to learn from the best in e-commerce (Alibaba Group) and business growth
• A platform to learn from Alibaba’s world-leading ecosystem
• Rigorous training and exposure in team management, leadership, business analytics, and operations
• An opportunity to train the next generation of business leaders in the ‘tech’ industry
• Competitive salary and incentive package