Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in business administration (Finance or Accounting major) and 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with a focus on operating expenses and headcount. Experience in the financial sector, with fast-growing companies, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and finance software are also required. A Master's degree or professional qualifications are considered a plus.
Description
Who we areAmericana Restaurants is a leading restaurant operator and food & beverage platform in the MENA region. With a legacy that dates back to 1964, we've grown to represent and manage some of the world's most beloved restaurant brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee's, Krispy Kreme, and many more across over 12 countries. Our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction continues to drive our growth and success in the region.As we expand, we're looking for passionate professionals who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. If you're driven by purpose and motivated to make an impact, we'd love to have you on our team.Purpose of the Roleperform a variety of financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, building financial models, assisting with financial planning, performing research and analysis, preparing reports, and assisting with close processes in order to support the LT team and function heads to take decisions which will help the company to achieve their targets.Key Responsibilities:Preparing monthly analysis on key financial statement accountsReview and analyze P&L's and general ledger account balances to ensure accuracy of financial statementsAssisting with budgeting and monthly close processes.Coordinate and perform annual, quarterly, and monthly Cash Flow and Balance Sheet budgets/forecasts, including analysis to prior budget/forecast and preparation of cause of change explanationsLead the operating expense portion of our company planning cycle, including the long-range planning process, annual plan, and monthly/quarterly forecasts for both headcount and non-headcount operating expensesCreate monthly close, analyze monthly results, and provide variance explanationsPartner with HR and Recruiting on headcount and open roles reporting and trackingIdentify opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes; lead projects to execute on those opportunitiesLead monthly business vs actual reviews with each department head and develop relevant reporting packages and Provide guidance on monthly outlooks for each department.Reviewing operations and recommending new productivity or cost saving initiativesWhat We're Looking For:Bachelor's degree in business administration, major in Finance or Accounting.Master's degree in finance, Accounting or Economics is a plus5+ years of progressive experience and demonstrated growth, preferably in FP&A roles focused on operating expenses and headcountExperience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analystExperience with a fast-growing company and a track record of scaling planning, forecasting, and reporting in growth-oriented environmentsProfessional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar is a plusProfessional Experience in Microsoft office and finance software