Cost Performance Associate

3 days ago


Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Daraz Group Full time
:Job Opportunity: Lead– Cost & Performance

Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Company: Daraz (An Alibaba Group Company)
Type: Full-time | Regional Role (covering 5 South Asian markets)

Daraz, South Asia's leading e-commerce platform and part of the Alibaba Group, is looking for a Lead – Cost & Performance to join our high-impact Finance team. This role is instrumental in enabling data-driven decisions, driving cost optimization, and improving operational efficiency across our ventures in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar.

If you're passionate about numbers, love solving complex operational puzzles, and want to create a lasting impact across multiple markets — we'd love to hear from you

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management & Optimization

  • Analyze fixed and variable cost components across ventures and functional areas

  • Develop cost efficiency KPIs (e.g., Cost per Order, Cost per Package, Cost per Item) and monitor trends

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead initiatives to improve financial efficiency

Performance Tracking

  • Design and maintain performance dashboards across logistics and warehousing

  • Benchmark performance across hubs, cities and countries to highlight improvement areas

  • Support functional heads in understanding cost drivers and making informed decisions

Forecasting & Planning

  • Support monthly rolling forecasts and business reviews with detailed cost outlooks

  • Work with functional teams to analyze variances and track actuals against targets

Reporting & Analytics

  • Build and automate reports using Power BI and Excel to improve cost and performance visibility

  • Conduct deep-dive and root-cause analysis to support strategic business cases

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Act as a finance business partner to Logistics & Warehousing functions

  • Drive cross-functional alignment on performance goals and cost efficiency

Who We're Looking For:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
3–5 years of relevant experience in cost performance , business controlling, or FP&A, roles
Strong command of financial modeling and data analysis
Advanced Excel and Power BI skills are a must; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., MS-Dynamics, SAP or Oracle NetSuite ) is a plus
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Prior experience in e-commerce, logistics, or FMCG sectors will be an advantage

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