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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, 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.

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