Senior Financial Analyst - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Al-Futtaim

Description

Overview Of TheRole

To assist in preparingStrategic Financial Planning (budgeting & forecasting),monthly closing of books of account, generating financial reportsand analysis, and financial reconciliation across all operatingmarkets (MENA & SEA) for the Al Futtaim RetailDivision.

What You WillDo

• Preparestrategic plan, annual budget (zero based) and quarterly forecastsin co-ordination with relevant internal and external stakeholdersalong with action plan to deliver the Plan, Budget andForecasts
• Regular operational and financialperformance reports to relevantstakeholders
• Comprehensive analysis of thevariances with budget and prior year performances and suggestaction plan for improvement
• Provide adhocfinancial analysis to support businessdecisions.
• Enhance automation to improveefficiency
• Upload Plan, Budget and Forecastinto relevant systems
• Prepare presentations forRetail and Group Leadership
• Upload of budgetsand forecasts using Anaplan
• Developing reportsand dashboards using Anaplan
  

Required Skills To BeSuccessful

• Meeting Group & Brand SLAsand requests and feedback from Brand Financeleaders
• Collaboration success between centralBP&A and Brands.
• Driving bestpractice
  

What Equips You ForThe Role

• Finance graduate with 5-8 yearsexperience (CA/CMA/CPA/CFA preferred)
• Expertworking knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and good workingknowledge of other MS office packages
• Knowledgeof accounting software packages, preferably ERP such as SAP, BPC,and Anaplan
• Adequate working knowledge ofbudgeting, financial / management reporting, and taxation in MiddleEast and Southeast Asia preferably in retailsector
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical,planning and organizing skills and good businessacumen.