Senior Finance Business Partner; FP&A

Overview

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.

• Act as the primary finance partner to assigned business units.
• Serve as a thought partner to leadership—challenging assumptions constructively and shaping decisions before execution.
• Translate strategic priorities into financial plans, trade-offs, and execution metrics.
• Elevate financial literacy across the business, enabling leaders to own their P&L with confidence.

• Own the unit-level forecast, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with group targets.
• Partner with the Hub to deliver rolling forecasts, scenarios, and sensitivity analyses.
• Explain variances with insight—not just numbers—linking performance to operational drivers.
• Surface risks and opportunities early, enabling proactive course correction.

• Evaluate initiatives, investments, and trade-offs using ROI frameworks and return thresholds.
• Ensure resources are allocated intentionally, with clear success metrics and accountability.
• Lead post-investment performance reviews, closing the loop between strategy, execution, and outcomes.

• Leads with curiosity
  , consistently askingwhyandhowto deeply understand business drivers.
• Challenges ideas constructively
  , earning trust through insight and evidence rather than authority.
• Communicates complex concepts clearly and simply
  , enabling effective decision-making.
• Thrives in ambiguity
  and remains energized by change in dynamic environments.
• Demonstrates a strong growth mindset
  , continuously improving financial models, insights, and decision frameworks.

• 6–8 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, Strategy, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior stakeholders in high-growth, fast-paced organizations.
• Hands-on experience owning or actively contributing to financial planning, forecasting, and performance management.
• Technical & Analytical Skills