Financial Operations Analyst

About Us

Tamara is the leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region with a mission to help people make their dreams come true by building the most customer-centric financial super-app on earth. The company serves millions of users in KSA and UAE, and partners with leading global and regional brands such as SHEIN, Jarir, noon, Amazon, IKEA, eXtra and Farfetch as well as small and medium businesses.Tamara is Saudi’s first fintech unicorn and is backed by Sanabil Investments, SNB Capital, Checkout.com, amongst others, operating out of its headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with other regional and global support offices.

Your role

As a FinOps Analyst you will be vital member of the Finance Operations (FinOps) team, responsible for maintaining financial operational efficiency and control. This role serves as a key contributor to FinOps projects, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and actively supporting the team's daily activities toward achieving financial & operational excellence.

With a strong foundation in financial literacy and analytical expertise, you will leverage data to generate actionable insights and drive informed decision-making—empowering you to transform how millions of users shop, pay, and bank.

You are a driven, determined, curious team player, knowing that collective strength means we all win. With a positive outlook, you are solution-oriented–persevering regardless of circumstances, always finding a way through, no matter the challenges.

You will effectively find a way to work with everyone through empathy and respect. You will be driven and comfortable with responding quickly with urgency, with the ability to change course without losing momentum and energy, resulting in great success.

Your responsibilities

• Execute daily financial operation tasks, encompassing timely and accurate transaction processing and balance reconciliations.

• Act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, including Finance and cross-functional teams, to ensure the seamless execution of financial operations.

• Maintain and update financial operations systems and platforms to guarantee data accuracy, system integrity, and reliability.

• Drive and support pivotal FinOps projects, including spearheading stakeholder engagement and process optimization initiatives.

• Provide comprehensive support for broader FinOps activities, such as merchant settlements, payment processing, and financial reporting/forecasting.

• Contribute to continuous process improvements and automation initiatives to significantly enhance operational efficiency.

• Ensure strict adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and established financial controls.

• Proactively monitor and mitigate operational risks associated with FinOps processes.

Your expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required, with a preference for candidates holding an ACCA, CPA, or CMA certification.

• A minimum of 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in Finance Operations (FinOps), or similar middle/back-office finance roles.

• Demonstrated proficiency with financial reconciliation tools, FinOps platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical abilities and critical problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; business-level fluency in English is essential.

• Proven capacity for managing complex stakeholder relationships and successfully leading projects.

• High standards for accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to perform effectively both independently and as a contributing member of a collaborative, cross-border team.