Snoonu
Director - Business Finance & Platform Economics
SnoonuQatar2 days ago
Full-timeFinance
🚀 Welcome to Your Next Adventure!

We are hiring a Director – Platform Economics & Business Finance to integrate the vertical business finance teams deeply into the operating core of the business. You will operate at the strategic intersection of financial strategy, operational data, and execution.

You will own the economic logic of the Snoonu platform across all markets. Your mission is to ensure that strategy and financial planning translate into

execution and can deliver sustainable, scalable platform economics across all verticals and markets. You will act as the strategic financial partner to the verticals and superfunctions, providing the wider leadership team with the insights and frameworks needed to make faster, better decision

🛠 What You’ll Get Your Hands On

  • Build and lead the Business Finance organization, partnering with commercial verticals, operational, marketing, and superfunctions across all markets.
  • Drive the full financial planning cycle, including annual budgets, long-term planning, quarterly forecasts, and rolling outlooks.
  • Build and maintain best-in-class financial models and performance frameworks covering vertical and superfunction P&Ls and platform unit economics.
  • Develop best-in-class KPI systems, dashboards, and insights that provide leadership with accurate and timely performance visibility.
  • Drive scenario modeling and financial simulations to support strategic decisions and new initiatives.
  • Partner closely with vertical leaders and General Managers to evaluate profitability drivers, growth opportunities, headcount and CA.
  • Act as the key finance counterpart to the executive team, challenging decisions through fact-based analysis and critical thinking.
  • Drive strong cost control with Core Finance and operational efficiency with verticals, including logistics costs, marketing and product ROI, and headcount governance.
  • Establish and lead the business performance cadence, including weekly operating reviews, monthly financial performance reviews, and executive reporting.
  • Lead other and ad hoc strategic initiatives under the CFO office
  • You will oversee the financial ownership of Snoonu’s platform economics across all verticals.
    • Commercial Finance - Commercial decision support for Food, Marketplace and Grocery vertical economics and retail media.
    • Supply Chain Finance - Logistics, fleet utilization, fulfilment costs, and cost-per-order optimization.
    • Marketing Finance - Customer acquisition and engagement economics, marketing campaign optimization and growth efficiency.
    • Tech & Product Finance - Technology headcount and investment governance and infrastructure cost management.
    • Super-Function Finance - Headcount governance for shared services and cross-functional / cross-market cost control.
  • Each stream operates within a matrix structure, supporting all markets while maintaining consistent financial standards and models across the Group. You will ensure that growth remains profitable, scalable, and disciplined.
🧙‍♂️ The Magic You Bring

  • Strong executive presence with the ability to operate confidently with senior stakeholders while maintaining a hands-on analytical approach.
  • Ability to zoom out to strategic priorities and zoom in to operational drivers, knowing when to challenge assumptions and when to deep dive into the data.
  • 15+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or business finance roles within multi-market and multi-vertical organizations.
  • Proven track record leading end-to-end financial planning cycles including budgeting, long-term planning, and rolling forecasts.
  • Excellent stakeholder management experience partnering closely with CFOs, General Managers, Product leaders, and commercial teams.
  • Exposure to super-app, delivery, marketplace, or e-commerce ecosystems with strong understanding of operational drivers.
  • Ability to translate product metrics (conversion, engagement, retention) into financial outcomes and unit economics implications.
  • Strong understanding of two-sided marketplace economics, including supply-demand equilibrium, pricing elasticity, and incentive structures.
  • Financial & Analytical Expertise:
    • Strong understanding of two-sided marketplace economics, including supply-demand equilibrium, pricing elasticity, and incentive structures.
    • Advanced financial modeling capabilities across P&L, cash flow, contribution margin, and platform unit economics.
    • Deep understanding of marketplace and platform business models, including supply-demand dynamics, pricing strategy, and monetization levers.
    • Experience building scalable financial planning and performance management frameworks across multiple markets and verticals.
    • Ability to translate large operational datasets into clear financial insights that inform executive decision-making.
  • Data & Technology Fluency:
    • Familiarity with cohort analysis, and customer analytics commonly used in tech platforms.
    • Proficiency in SQL, with the ability to independently query large datasets from data warehouses (e.g., BigQuery).
    • Experience working with large-scale operational datasets and translating product and operational metrics into financial insights.
    • Ability to work directly with raw operational data and partner with Data Analytics teams to translate platform metrics into financial outcomes.
    • Strong knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI to build dashboards and decision-support analytics.
    • Strong collaboration with Data Science, Product Analytics, and Engineering teams to define KPIs, data models, and performance measurement frameworks.
  • Operational Excellence:
    • Proven track record of driving cost discipline and operational efficiency in high-growth environments.
    • Strong understanding of unit economics drivers such as cost-per-order, CAC/LTV dynamics, and supply-side efficiency.
    • Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities while supporting scalable growth.
  • Strategic Mindset:
    • Highly analytical, structured, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
    • Strong ownership mentality with a bias for action and results.
    • Ability to challenge the status quo and influence decisions through fact-based analysis and data-driven storytelling.
    • Strong business judgment with the ability to balance growth, profitability, and long-term platform strategy.
✨ Bonus Points If You Have

  • Experience working with product analytics and experimentation environments, supporting A/B testing and performance measurement.
  • Experience operating in multi-country organizations with complex regulatory and operational environments.
  • Background in strategy consulting, investment banking, or Big 4 advisory.
  • Experience in high-growth technology companies or digital marketplaces.

Inside Snoonu’s Universe

Snoonu is Qatar’s homegrown Super App, reinventing daily life with blazing-fast delivery, shopping, and more – all in one place. Powered by tech, driven by a global team, and obsessed with making life easier.

The Dream We’re Chasing

To be the first Qatari Ultra App that propels the region and its community through innovation and technology. We have global ambitions where what we do surpasses norms and limitations every time.

The Quest We’re On

To radically transform how people live by leveraging technology to connect them with endless possibilities.

Our Everyday Superpowers

👥 Be Customer Obsessed: “Focus on the customer and all else will follow.”

💪 Act with Integrity: “We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy in everything we do.”

🧪 Be Curious and Creative: “We constantly innovate and create solutions to bring a lasting positive impact.”

🏅Lead by Example and Take Ownership: “Be the change you want to see and take ownership.”

🚀 Work Smart and Deliver Results: “You can do more by doing less, better, and faster.”

👨‍💼 It's All About People: “Be a team player; together we are stronger.”

Perks & Worklife Magic At Snoonu

🌐 Global Vibes – Collaborate with a worldwide crew.

🧠 Brain Boosters – Learning budgets, access to courses, and tools for your growth.

🚒 Builder’s Playground – Own your tasks, own your path! We’re big on autonomy.

🏝️ Flexible Time Off – We take recharging seriously. Generous leave and wellness policies.

🛠️ Agile Everything – Scrum isn’t a buzzword here. It’s how we roll, from product to ops.

Great Place to Work® Certified

We’re certified as a Great Place to Work®, a recognition that celebrates a culture we’ve built together where people come first, always. This certification reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.

Certified for Excellence

Our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications demonstrate our dedication to world-class quality and a safe, supportive workplace, reinforcing our promise to deliver exceptional service while prioritizing the wellbeing of our people.

Beyond the Code: Giving Back Matters

We don’t just build apps. We’re committed to doing business sustainably and giving back to the community that fuels us. From eco-conscious practices to CSR projects, we’re always finding ways to do better—and we invite you to be a part of that mission.

Diversity Isn’t Just a Buzzword

At Snoonu, fairness and inclusion are the foundation of everything we do. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes people from every walk of life. Be bold. Be you. Thrive here.

Let’s Build the Future Together

Apply now to join a team where your contributions spark a change and your voice is heard. Let’s make some magic together.

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