Salla is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce platforms in the MENA region, delivering innovative technology solutions that enable businesses to scale efficiently and sustainably. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner (FP&A) to play a pivotal role within Salla's Hub-and-Spoke FP&A model. As a Spoke, you will be embedded with a business unit, translating financial intelligence into commercial actions while working closely with Corporate FP&A (the Hub) to ensure alignment, forecast accuracy, and a single source of truth.
Key Responsibilities
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Embedded Strategic Partnership (Core of the Role)
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Act as the primary finance partner to assigned business units
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Serve as a thought partner to leadership—challenging assumptions constructively and shaping decisions before execution
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Translate strategic priorities into financial plans, trade-offs, and execution metrics
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Elevate financial literacy across the business, enabling leaders to own their P&L with confidence
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Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management
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Own the unit-level forecast, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with group targets
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Partner with the Hub to deliver rolling forecasts, scenarios, and sensitivity analyses
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Explain variances with insight—not just numbers—linking performance to operational drivers
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Surface risks and opportunities early, enabling proactive course correction
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Value Creation & Capital Discipline
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Evaluate initiatives, investments, and trade-offs using ROI frameworks and return thresholds
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Ensure resources are allocated intentionally, with clear success metrics and accountability
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Lead post-investment performance reviews, closing the loop between strategy, execution, and outcomes
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Leads with curiosity, consistently asking why and how to deeply understand business drivers
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Challenges ideas constructively, earning trust through insight and evidence rather than authority
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Communicates complex concepts clearly and simply, enabling effective decision-making
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Thrives in ambiguity and remains energized by change in dynamic environments
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Demonstrates a strong growth mindset, continuously improving financial models, insights, and decision frameworks
Requirements
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6-8 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, Strategy, or related roles
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Demonstrated experience partnering with senior stakeholders in high-growth, fast-paced organizations
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Hands-on experience owning or actively contributing to financial planning, forecasting, and performance management
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Technical & Analytical Skills
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Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and ROI evaluation skills
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Ability to link financial outcomes to underlying operational and commercial drivers
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Experience working with large datasets and financial dashboards using analytics tools
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Strong understanding of P&L dynamics and unit economics at a business or product level