Taager’s mission is simple – we enable anyone to start and grow their social e-commerce business!
We are democratizing the social e-commerce space by enabling budding entrepreneurs to start selling online with no required capital, inventory, or operational experience as we handle their merchandising, warehousing, shipping, and cash collection needs. In just two years, we have served more than 65K social e-commerce sellers from incredibly diverse backgrounds – from students earning a part-time income to highly ambitious digital marketing experts looking to become solo entrepreneurs.
The sellers on our platform benefit from access to 2,500+ highly marketable products. We are currently operating in Egypt, KSA, and UAE with additional market launches underway. Our people are driven by our mission and motivated by our desire to deliver the most seamless customer experience to the sellers on our platform.
With a continuous focus on quality and execution, we are changing the social e-commerce landscape in the MENA region!
Role Overview
We are seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to join our leadership team and be a key driver of financial planning, forecasting, fundraising support, and strategic decision-making. This role sits at the intersection of data, operations, and growth — ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and wants to make a direct impact on the trajectory of a venture-backed startup.
On the technical side, we’re looking for someone who is equal parts financial modeler, data analyst, and strategic operator—someone who can effectively bridge finance and growth metrics. On the personality side, they must be a true strategic partner, not just a number-cruncher. That means a mix of analytical rigor, startup adaptability, and strong communication skills.
They must have strong skills in accounting, modeling, data analysis, decision support, and Excel. But more importantly, they must demonstrate ownership, accuracy, initiative, and accountability. This isn’t a role where tasks are handed down—they will be expected to proactively drive insights and decision-making across the business.
The role also requires someone who can partner with other departments as a trusted finance advisor, while maintaining firm control over the budget. They’ll need the confidence and polish to engage with current and potential investors, as well as board members, presenting both historical performance and future projections (including multiple scenarios such as Base, Bull, and Bear cases).
Key Responsibilities
A) Strategic Planning & Forecasting
Own and continuously improve financial models (3-statement models, unit economics, scenario planning, etc.)
Own annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
Partner with business leaders to align strategic initiatives with financial outcomes
Develop long-term financial forecasts to support board and investor presentations
B) Business Analytics & Decision Support
Analyze customer acquisition costs (CAC), LTV, payback periods, gross margin trends, and other key B2B2C metrics
Deep-dive into cohort and channel profitability (B2B partners vs. direct customers)
Support pricing strategy, market expansion, and product investments with financial insights
C) Performance Reporting & Metrics
Create frameworks for tracking growth, churn, retention, and contribution margin at scale
Lead variance analysis, budget tracking, and performance management
Develop and deliver dashboards, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Track and explain variances vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators across B2B and B2C channels (e.g., CAC, LTV, GMV, margin by channel/partner)
D) Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate closely with Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to ensure financial accountability
Help teams understand the financial implications of decisions and drive ROI-focused resource allocation
Support product pricing and promotions strategy from a financial perspective
Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and Director of Strategic Finance on company-wide resource allocation
Support fundraising activities through data room preparation, investor Q&A, and pitch support
E) Strategic Analysis
Conduct deep dives into revenue growth, channel profitability, customer acquisition, and retention trends
Support go-to-market strategies and market expansion analysis
Assist in fundraising, board prep, and investor reporting
F) Process & Systems
Establish scalable finance processes (budgeting, approvals, spend tracking)
Help select and implement FP&A tools or ERP systems as we scale
Qualifications
Must-Have:
6-8 years of experience in Strategic Finance, FP&A, or related roles (experience in startups, investment banking, or consulting is a plus)
Strong financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of SaaS and/or eCommerce metrics
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Comfortable operating in a high-growth, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment
Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau)
Analytical thinker with attention to detail and a strategic mindset
Strong communication and data visualization skills
Comfortable with ambiguity and building from the ground up
Bonus:
Prior experience at a venture-backed eCommerce or marketplace startup
Familiarity with digital marketing metrics (CAC, ROAS, retention, CLTV)
Experience with fundraising, M&A, or investor relations