Strategic Finance Manager

Taager’s mission is simple – we enable anyone to start and grow their social e-commerce business!

We are democratizing the social e-commerce space by enabling budding entrepreneurs to start selling online with no required capital, inventory, or operational experience as we handle their merchandising, warehousing, shipping, and cash collection needs. In just two years, we have served more than 65K social e-commerce sellers from incredibly diverse backgrounds – from students earning a part-time income to highly ambitious digital marketing experts looking to become solo entrepreneurs.

The sellers on our platform benefit from access to 2,500+ highly marketable products. We are currently operating in Egypt, KSA, and UAE with additional market launches underway. Our people are driven by our mission and motivated by our desire to deliver the most seamless customer experience to the sellers on our platform.

With a continuous focus on quality and execution, we are changing the social e-commerce landscape in the MENA region!

Role Overview

We are seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to join our leadership team and be a key driver of financial planning, forecasting, fundraising support, and strategic decision-making. This role sits at the intersection of data, operations, and growth — ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and wants to make a direct impact on the trajectory of a venture-backed startup.

On the technical side, we’re looking for someone who is equal parts financial modeler, data analyst, and strategic operator—someone who can effectively bridge finance and growth metrics. On the personality side, they must be a true strategic partner, not just a number-cruncher. That means a mix of analytical rigor, startup adaptability, and strong communication skills.

They must have strong skills in accounting, modeling, data analysis, decision support, and Excel. But more importantly, they must demonstrate ownership, accuracy, initiative, and accountability. This isn’t a role where tasks are handed down—they will be expected to proactively drive insights and decision-making across the business.

The role also requires someone who can partner with other departments as a trusted finance advisor, while maintaining firm control over the budget. They’ll need the confidence and polish to engage with current and potential investors, as well as board members, presenting both historical performance and future projections (including multiple scenarios such as Base, Bull, and Bear cases).

Key Responsibilities

A) Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Own and continuously improve financial models (3-statement models, unit economics, scenario planning, etc.)

• Own annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

• Partner with business leaders to align strategic initiatives with financial outcomes

• Develop long-term financial forecasts to support board and investor presentations

B) Business Analytics & Decision Support

• Analyze customer acquisition costs (CAC), LTV, payback periods, gross margin trends, and other key B2B2C metrics

• Deep-dive into cohort and channel profitability (B2B partners vs. direct customers)

• Support pricing strategy, market expansion, and product investments with financial insights

C) Performance Reporting & Metrics

• Create frameworks for tracking growth, churn, retention, and contribution margin at scale

• Lead variance analysis, budget tracking, and performance management

• Develop and deliver dashboards, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

• Track and explain variances vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators across B2B and B2C channels (e.g., CAC, LTV, GMV, margin by channel/partner)

D) Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to ensure financial accountability

• Help teams understand the financial implications of decisions and drive ROI-focused resource allocation

• Support product pricing and promotions strategy from a financial perspective

• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and Director of Strategic Finance on company-wide resource allocation

• Support fundraising activities through data room preparation, investor Q&A, and pitch support

E) Strategic Analysis

• Conduct deep dives into revenue growth, channel profitability, customer acquisition, and retention trends

• Support go-to-market strategies and market expansion analysis

• Assist in fundraising, board prep, and investor reporting

F) Process & Systems

• Establish scalable finance processes (budgeting, approvals, spend tracking)

• Help select and implement FP&A tools or ERP systems as we scale

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• 6-8 years of experience in Strategic Finance, FP&A, or related roles (experience in startups, investment banking, or consulting is a plus)

• Strong financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of SaaS and/or eCommerce metrics

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment

• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau)

• Analytical thinker with attention to detail and a strategic mindset

• Strong communication and data visualization skills

• Comfortable with ambiguity and building from the ground up

Bonus:

• Prior experience at a venture-backed eCommerce or marketplace startup

• Familiarity with digital marketing metrics (CAC, ROAS, retention, CLTV)

• Experience with fundraising, M&A, or investor relations