Senior Financial Analyst - BP&A | Retail | Corporate
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Al-Futtaim Retail seeks a Senior Financial Analyst (BP&A) to lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for MENA & SEA markets. The role requires CA Intermediate with 5 years experience or Finance graduate with 8 years, plus expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems like SAP and Anaplan.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare strategic plan, annual budget (zero based) and quarterly forecasts in coordination with stakeholders
- Develop and manage action plans to deliver the Plan, Budget, and Forecasts
- Upload Plan, Budget, and Forecast into relevant systems
- Prepare and manage presentations with Retail and Group Leadership
- Produce regular operational and financial performance reports for stakeholders
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of variances with budget and prior year performances
- Implement Anaplan across all Retail Businesses
Requirements
- CA Intermediate with 5 years of experience or Finance graduate with 8 years of experience
- Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with accounting software packages, preferably ERP systems such as SAP, BPC, and Anaplan
- Practical knowledge of budgeting, financial/management reporting, and taxation in the Middle East and Southeast Asia
- Expert analytical and financial modeling skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
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Overview of the Role
- The Management Accountant (Senior Financial Analyst, BP&A) is integral to the financial planning and analysis functions within the Al Futtaim Retail Division. This role is responsible for strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for MENA & SEA markets.
What You Will Do
- Prepare strategic plan, annual budget (zero based) and quarterly forecasts in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and manage action plans to deliver the Plan, Budget, and Forecasts.
- Upload Plan, Budget, and Forecast into relevant systems.
- Prepare and manage presentations with Retail and Group Leadership.
- Produce regular operational and financial performance reports for stakeholders.
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of variances with budget and prior year performances and propose improvement actions.
- Provide adhoc financial analysis to support business decisions.
- Enhance automation processes to improve efficiency of reporting.
- Implement Anaplan across all Retail Businesses.
What Qualifies You For The Role
- CA Intermediate with 5 years of experience or Finance graduate with 8 years of experience.
- Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, with proficiency in other MS Office packages.
- Experience with accounting software packages, preferably ERP systems such as SAP, BPC, and Anaplan.
- Practical knowledge of budgeting, financial/management reporting, and taxation in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, preferably in the retail sector.
Required Skills To Be Successful
- Expert analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Superior organizational and planning capabilities.
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
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