About the Role
Jeeny, a mobile application focused on making daily commuting and transportation accessible, affordable, and flexible, is seeking a dynamic Planning & Performance Manager. This role is critical in enabling Jeeny's business teams to optimize decision-making, strategic planning, and performance management across all operational markets. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Planning & Performance Manager will lead a team of two analysts to drive efficiency and strategic alignment within the organization. The position involves overseeing end-to-end performance tracking, financial planning, and strategic reporting to ensure ridehailing operations function at peak efficiency, aligned with business objectives, while also fostering team growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and management of quarterly and monthly budgets, including topline and bottom-line financial targets.
- Establish clear quarterly and monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets for business operations.
- Identify and analyze performance gaps against targets, collaborating with business teams to implement gap closure initiatives.
- Establish and maintain regular communication between business teams and leadership to monitor progress, including weekly performance calls and month-end retrospective meetings.
- Partner with business teams to facilitate informed decision-making on strategic and operational matters.
- Develop and maintain visibility of L0, L1, and L2 KPIs at appropriate frequencies for all business teams.
- Proactively track L1 and L2 KPIs to identify opportunities for improving L0 KPIs and overall operational performance.
- Develop business and financial models in response to ad-hoc requests from cross-functional stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of strategy, planning, and performance analysts, setting objectives, managing performance, and cultivating a collaborative team culture.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to enhance overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Data Analytics, or a closely related field. A Master of Science (MSc), Master of Arts (MA), or Master of Business Administration (MBA) is considered a strong asset.
- A minimum of 4 years of compulsory experience in Business Finance, Strategy, or Planning roles.
- Demonstrated experience in team management is a mandatory requirement.
- Strong presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and effectively.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Required Skills
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Skilled in utilizing data visualization software to present insights effectively.
- Strong expertise in automation and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical mind with a strong aptitude for problem-solving.
- Proven ability to lead quarterly and monthly budget development.
- Capability to create quarterly and monthly KPI targets.
- Proficiency in outlining performance gaps and developing bridging initiatives with business teams.
- Experience in establishing communication cadences between business teams and leadership.
- Adept at partnering with business teams to support key decision-making.
- Skilled in creating visibility for L0, L1, and L2 KPIs.
- Ability to proactively identify opportunities for L0 KPI improvement through L1 and L2 KPI tracking.
- Experience in developing business and financial models for ad-hoc requests.
- Proven leadership and development skills for strategy, planning, and performance analysts.
- Strong capability in working cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position. The role is based in Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, Dammam, or Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Jeeny offers an environment that encourages ownership and the pursuit of excellent outcomes, with opportunities for collaboration, learning, and skill expansion. Comprehensive health benefits and insurance coverage are provided, alongside flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
