Al Futtaim Group
Al Futtaim Group is currently looking for Senior Financial Analyst who will be responsible to assist in preparing Strategic Financial Planning (budgeting & forecasting), monthly closing of books of account, generating financial reports and analysis, and financial reconciliation across all operating markets (MENA & SEA) for the Al Futtaim Retail Division.
Responsibilities of Senior Financial Analyst
- Prepare strategic plan, annual budget (zero based) and quarterly forecasts in co-ordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders along with action plan to deliver the Plan, Budget and Forecasts.
- Regular operational and financial performance reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Comprehensive analysis of the variances with budget and prior year performances and suggest action plan for improvement.
- Provide adhoc financial analysis to support business decisions.
- Enhance automation to improve efficiency.
- Upload Plan, Budget and Forecast into relevant systems.
- Prepare presentations for Retail and Group Leadership.
- Upload of budgets and forecasts using Anaplan.
- Developing reports and dashboards using Anaplan.
Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility requirements for role of a Senior Financial Analyst are as under:
- Finance graduate.
- 5-8 years experience (CA/CMA/CPA/CFA preferred).
Skills Desired
- Meeting Group & Brand SLAs and requests and feedback from Brand Finance leaders.
- Collaboration success between central BP&A and Brands.
- Driving best practice.
- Expert working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and good working knowledge of other MS office packages.
- Knowledge of accounting software packages, preferably ERP such as SAP, BPC, and Anaplan.
- Adequate working knowledge of budgeting, financial or management reporting, and taxation in Middle East and Southeast Asia preferably in retail sector.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, planning and organizing skills and good business acumen.