Business Analyst
*** This will be a remote role based out of Dubai UAE***
Job Summary:
The Business Analyst MENA Region is responsible for providing data-driven insights and supporting the execution of business initiatives that drive iHerbs growth across the Middle East and North Africa. This role directly supports the General Manager MENA working cross-functionally to analyze model and report on financial and operational performance and to inform strategic and tactical actions related to performance optimization product selection pricing and operational excellence.
This position combines analytical rigor with business partnershiptranslating insights into actionable recommendations and collaborating with teams such as Pricing Merchandising Marketing and Operations to ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing large datasets creating reports and dashboards performing detailed analyses and facilitating cross-functional alignment to deliver measurable business results.
Job Expectations- Data & Business Analysis
- Analyze key commercial and operational metrics across selection pricing promotions and market performance.
- Develop reports and dashboards that track regional KPIs (sales margin customer acquisition engagement and retention).
- Partner with internal stakeholders to uncover insights that influence strategic and tactical decisions.
- Pricing & Selection Strategy
- Perform competitive and profitability analyses to support data-informed pricing and product mix decisions.
- Collaborate with Merchandising and Marketing teams to identify growth opportunities and optimize the MENA assortment.
- Monitor the performance of localized pricing and promotional activities.
- Execution & Implementation
- Translate analytical findings into executable plans; coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement changes in pricing selection or marketing.
- Track results of implemented initiatives and provide impact assessments and feedback loops.
- Support ad-hoc business needs including project coordination and issue resolution.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a regional data and insights partner to teams in our Chief Revenue Office Finance and Supply Chain.
- Collaborate with global analytics and BI teams to ensure data accuracy consistency and alignment with corporate metrics.
- Prepare materials and presentations for leadership reviews business updates and strategy sessions.
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Support regional financial forecast and planning processes in coordination with Finance.
- Perform variance analyses of financial trends forecasts and actual results.
- Monitor monthly revenue and expenses versus budget and communicate key variances to leadership.
- Assist in improving and automating financial reporting processes (e.g. Adaptive) to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Required:
- Tools: Advanced proficiency in SQL is mandatory. Desirable experience includes working with Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as Tableau Power BI or Looker and familiarity with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) software is a plus specifically Adaptive Planning and SAP.
- Proficiency in Excel with the ability to build and maintain complex financial and operational models.
- Experience in financial analysis pricing merchandising or performance analytics.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into actionable business and financial insights.
- Experience conducting scenario and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making and evaluate business trade-offs.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex analytical outcomes clearly to technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; able to connect analytical outputs to real-world business and financial drivers.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrates ownership adaptability and initiative in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
Preferred:
- Experience in e-commerce FMCG or retail analytics.
- Experience collaborating with diverse teams across geographies and time zones.
Experience Requirements:
- 5 years of experience in analytics finance business operations or strategy execution.
- Prior MENA regional or international experience preferred.
Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree with emphasis in finance economics or data analytics or a combination of education and equivalent work experience. MBA a plus.
Judgment/Reasoning Ability: Able to identify troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills and determine when to escalate issues as required in a timely manner.
Staffing Agency Submission Notice
iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party (Agency) candidates. If you are an Agency please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to . Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.
About iHerb
iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earths best-curated selection of health and wellness products at the best possible value delivered with the most convenient experience.
Were the worlds largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins minerals and supplements and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years weve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items we ship over 50000 products from over 1800 brands direct to our customers in 180 countries.
Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.
With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team:
Focus on the Customer Empower Our People Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly
Embrace Diversity & Inclusion Strive for Simplicity
iHerb Benefits
At iHerb we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy live well and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility protection and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefitslist visit our international team members you may be eligible forbenefitsdepending on the country where you are Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over thebenefitsyou are eligible for.
iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.
Required Experience:
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