Financial Analyst Full Time

Overview of the role:

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.

What you will do:

• Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
• 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
• Upload Plan, Budget and Forecast into relevant systems
• Prepare presentations for Retail and Group Leadership
• MIS and Other financial Reporting
• 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
• Anaplan
• Upload of budgets and forecasts using Anaplan
• Developing reports and dashboards using Anaplan

What you will need:

• Finance degree with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• CA/CMA/CFA/CPA (in process or completed) would be a plus
• Expert working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and good working knowledge of other MS office packages
• Experience with SAP ERP, BPC and/or Anaplan
• Prior work experience in budgeting, financial/management reporting, and taxation in Middle East and Southeast Asia preferably in retail sector
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, planning and organizing skills and good business acumen.