Analytics Manager

JOB PURPOSE:The Analytics Manager turns analytics at Gathern from a reporting service into a trusted decision engine. That means one source of truth every team relies on, and analysts embedded with the business who find the opportunities, gaps and fixes that move company KPIs. You will build and run an A-player analytics team and operating rhythm that delivers this independently, so leadership can make faster, evidence-based decisions. You will sit inside the company's planning cycle, own how performance is measured and explained, and set the data-backed priorities for each function. Gathern is a Saudi alternative accommodation marketplace, connecting guests and hosts in line with Vision 2030.RequirementsKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:KPI frameworkDesign and maintain a connected KPI tree: North Star, then primary and secondary KPIs for each functionGive every KPI one owner, one certified definition and a clear link to the KPI above itPlanning and simulationOwn the analytical side of the annual and quarterly planning cycleBuild driver-based models that simulate targets and check that function targets add up to company targetsRun scenarios for leadership and Finance, and defend the assumptionsPerformance reportingOwn the monthly and quarterly performance reportsExplain every material miss or beat with its real drivers and a recommended actionData-backed prioritiesSet the top data-backed focus areas for each function every quarterTrack which recommendations are adopted and measure their impact on KPIsDesign experiments and post-launch measurement for key initiativesSingle source of truthEnforce certified metrics, definition control and dashboard hygiene across the companyEnsure leadership forums use only certified numbersTeam and operating systemHire, coach and grow the analyst team; review their work for logic and qualityWrite role scorecards and SOPs for every analyst, and assign each a business function to partner withRun demand intake and prioritization so the team spends its time on high-value work, not ad-hoc pullsQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Must have6-8+ years in analytics, including 2+ years leading analystsExperience in a consumer marketplace or two-sided platform (travel, rideshare, delivery, e-commerce) at scale-up stageHas owned a KPI framework, planning models and performance reviews used at executive levelHas built or matured an analytics function beyond reportingAdvanced SQL (BigQuery preferred) and BI tools (Metabase or similar)Strong in forecasting, scenario modeling, variance analysis and experimentationStrong written and spoken English, with board-ready communicationPersonal qualitiesBusiness-first: starts from the decision, not the dataHas the credibility to challenge senior leaders using evidenceHolds a high bar for accuracy and coaches rather than redoesStays structured and calm under pressureNice to haveArabicGCC or MENA market experienceExperience scoping data science use cases