Requirements
The role requires a postgraduate degree in finance with extensive knowledge of financial management, information systems, financial analysis, treasury, and tax. ACA chartered accountant or equivalent certification is mandatory. Previous experience in a similar position within a world-class organization is advantageous, as are strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Accounting & Audit
Company Industry
Retail
Overview of the role:
The senior financial analyst is tasked with preparing financial feasibility studies and business case evaluations crucial for company performance review. This role involves analyzing key performance indicators, such as the balance sheet and working capital financials, to provide comprehensive insights. The analyst supports finance, treasury, and tax operations and is responsible for delivering MIS reports that guide business decisions. Precision and accuracy in reporting are essential to ensure strategic decision-making and stability in existing operations.
What you will do:
Financial analysis
Develop extensive feasibility models and prepare financial feasibility analysis to present an accurate, complete picture of the operational business or business case, reflecting expenditure, place, marketability, recovery period, and profitability for review and decision by senior management.
Deliver robust P&L and B/S reporting and analysis, providing timely insight into operational performance and advice on variances, trends, and corrective actions.
Management reporting
Develop suitable business management information systems (MIS) to encapsulate all key performance indicators: financial, commercial, and operational.
Provide effective and timely management reports, including financial and operational reports and dashboards to assist business operations, enabling them to manage operations efficiently.
Data collection and analysis
Collect data from both internal and external resources on various types of costs, income, and expenses.
Conduct income and expense projections and variance analysis to support financial planning and decision-making.
Key area support
Support senior management in aspects of finance, treasury, and tax as required.
Provide timely advice on financial trends and corrective actions to be taken.
Required skills to be successful:
Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills.
Proficiency in management information systems (MIS).
Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
Excellent numeracy and problem-solving skills.
What qualifies you for the role:
Postgraduate degree in finance with extensive knowledge of financial management, information systems, financial analysis, treasury, and tax.
ACA chartered accountant or equivalent certification.
Previous experience in a similar position within a world-class organization is an advantage.
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills with well-developed oral and written communication abilities.
About the Company
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.
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