Analyst, AMR JV

Job Purpose

Feasibility & Investment Analysis

• Consolidate inputs (Rent, CAPEX/OPEX, layout, throughput) and prepare feasibility models for new units and conversions, ensuring assumptions reflect market realities and operational constraints.
• Challenge sensitivities (sales mix, margins, utility costs) and run scenario analyses to surface risks, upsides, and breakeven timelines for JV decisions.
• Draft investment packs with clear recommendations, highlighting strategic fit, financial KPIs, and readiness of internal approvals.
• Maintain a traceable library of cases, version controls, and post‑approval conditions to support auditability and disciplined execution.
• Coordinate remediation plans for post‑investment reviews, documenting gaps, corrective actions, owners, and milestones.

Financial Performance And P&L Control

• Own monthly P&L consolidation for JV units; reconcile sales, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), royalties/fees, utilities, and maintenance, and explain variances versus forecast.
• Validate performance fee calculations end‑to‑end, confirming contractual rates, eligible base, and deductions, and ensure timely postings in SAP.
• Produce dashboards and narratives for business reviews, translating financial trends into operational actions and budget guardrails.
• Monitor CAPEX drawdowns and OPEX adherence; flag overruns early and propose mitigation that preserves customer experience and brand standards.
• Partner with Internal Audit on control tests; close findings with pragmatic, measurable fixes embedded in financial processes.

Market Intelligence & Benchmarking (Qsr & F&B)

• Gather market data from third‑party agencies and internal sources on footfall, ticket size, category trends, pricing, and competition.
• Benchmark ADNOC Distribution JV performance against peer sets (format, location, tenancy mix) and distil insights into practical commercial levers.
• Track utility efficiency and sustainability metrics; quantify savings opportunities and incorporate targets into operating plans.
• Monitor consumer behaviour shifts (daypart, delivery, loyalty uptake) and propose menu, offer, and staffing adjustments accordingly.
• Prepare concise market briefs for leadership prior to pipeline or brand partner decisions, highlighting implications and risks.

Portfolio & Pipeline Reporting

• Maintain an accurate portfolio view covering unit status (open/closing/in‑fit‑out), performance tiers, and compliance posture.
• Publish a structured pipeline report with stage gates, dependencies, and aging, enabling prioritization and resource alignment.
• Integrate development and property inputs (leases, rent benchmarks) and reflect changes promptly in portfolio analytics.
• Track milestone adherence (PAC (Provisional Acceptance Certificate), inspections, commissioning) and escalate blockers with quantified impact on revenue and timelines.
• Curate executive summaries for SBRs, focusing on progress, risks, and decisions required; ensure one‑truth data consistency.

Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Enforce documentation standards across feasibility, contracts, work permits, and commissioning records; maintain audit‑ready files.
• Align with HSE and regulatory requirements (utilities, safety connections, Hassantuk) and verify that approvals precede openings.
• Standardize KPI definitions and calculation methods; prevent duplication and ensure comparability across units and time.
• Conduct targeted operational audits with checklists; translate findings into corrective actions and monitor closure effectiveness.
• Embed controls in fee cycles, vendor claims, and change orders; reduce leakage and enhance transparency.

Cross

Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the analytical focal point for Finance, BD, Property, EPD/EDP, Format, Retail Ops, Marketing/Loyalty, Digital, Maintenance, and HSE.
• Structure communication cadences (weekly/Monthly reviews) with clear artifacts, action owners, and due dates to drive execution.
• Support tender/contract discussions with data‑backed analyses, articulate commercial impacts and compliance requirements.
• Facilitate fit‑out to opening handovers, ensuring technical documentation completeness and readiness of utilities and systems.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 6 years of experience in retail, QSR/F&B, or real estate asset management with demonstrable exposure to feasibility analysis and unit economics.
• Proven track record in monthly P&L management, performance fee cycles, and portfolio reporting within a multi‑site environment.
• Experience collaborating with engineering/projects, property, operations, HSE, and audit functions in regulated settings.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling; proficiency in data visualization and dashboarding (e.g., Power BI).
• Working knowledge of ERP (SAP preferred), lease/rent benchmarking, and utility/energy efficiency analytics.
• Competence in scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and preparation of investment packs aligned to governance standards.

Professional Certifications

• Professional coursework or certification in financial modelling, data analytics, or project management is advantageous.