Financial Analyst
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About the Role
Furless Group seeks a Financial Analyst with 3-5 years of experience to provide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting. The role partners with multiple departments and requires advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts
- Develop financial models to support business planning and decision making
- Analyze revenue, profitability, expenses, and operational performance across all business units
- Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and identify trends and opportunities
- Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods
- Evaluate branch performance, productivity, occupancy, retail sales, and profitability
- Analyze marketing ROI, operational costs, and business performance by branch and service line
- Prepare monthly management reports and executive dashboards
- Assist departments in preparing annual budgets and monitor departmental spending
- Partner with Operations, Marketing, HR, and Branch Managers to support financial decision making
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Professional certification (CFA, CMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage
- 3 5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, business analysis, or corporate finance
- Experience with multi entity organizations is preferred
- Experience with Xero, Zoho Books, Excel, Power BI, or similar financial reporting tools
- UAE experience preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Power BI or business intelligence reporting
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Role Purpose
- The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial analysis, business insights, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across Furless Group.
- This role partners closely with Finance, Operations, Marketing, HR, and Leadership to support strategic decision making, improve profitability, and drive business performance.
- The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset and is comfortable working with financial data, KPIs, dashboards, and business intelligence tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts.
- Develop financial models to support business planning and decision making.
- Analyze revenue, profitability, expenses, and operational performance across all business units.
- Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
- Evaluate branch performance, productivity, occupancy, retail sales, and profitability.
- Analyze marketing ROI, operational costs, and business performance by branch and service line.
- Provide recommendations to improve revenue, margins, and cost efficiency.
- Support expansion feasibility studies and new business initiatives.
- Prepare monthly management reports and executive dashboards.
- Produce financial analysis and business insights for senior leadership.
- Present financial performance trends and highlight business risks and opportunities.
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Assist departments in preparing annual budgets.
- Monitor departmental spending and identify cost saving opportunities.
- Support cash flow planning and financial forecasting.
- Recommend initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
Business Partnering
- Partner with Operations, Marketing, HR, and Branch Managers to support financial decision making.
- Provide financial guidance on pricing, promotions, investments, and resource allocation.
- Assist managers in understanding financial reports and KPIs.
- Support strategic projects and business improvement initiatives.
Systems & Data Analytics
- Maintain financial reporting models and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems.
- Support automation and continuous improvement of financial reporting processes.
- Utilize AI and reporting tools to enhance financial analysis and operational reporting.
Compliance & Financial Support
- Support month end and year end financial reporting activities.
- Assist with audit requests and financial documentation.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and reporting standards.
- Work closely with the accounting team to maintain accurate financial information.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certification (CFA, CMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, business analysis, or corporate finance.
- Experience with multi entity organizations is preferred.
- Experience with Xero, Zoho Books, Excel, Power BI, or similar financial reporting tools.
- UAE experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Financial analysis and business partnering.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Financial modelling and data analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Power BI or business intelligence reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Commercial and strategic thinking.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Behavioural Attributes
- Commercially minded and business focused.
- Analytical and data driven.
- Proactive and solution oriented.
- Highly accountable with strong ownership.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Collaborative team player.
- Able to work independently in a fast paced environment.
Why Join Furless Group
- Be part of a rapidly growing multi entity business across the UAE and KSA.
- Partner directly with senior leadership on strategic business initiatives.
- Drive business decisions through financial insights and performance analysis.
- Gain exposure to expansion projects, business intelligence, and corporate finance.
- Help shape the future of the Finance function within a dynamic and growing organization.
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