Senior Financial Analyst.Corporate Finance (1)
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Job Purpose: The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function by delivering high-quality financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to support strategic and operational decision-making.
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Job Purpose
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function by delivering high-quality financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to support strategic and operational decision-making.
The role focuses on creating financial models, Analysing financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights to improve profitability, cost efficiency, and financial performance.
• Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Support the development of the annual budget and rolling forecasts in alignment with business objectives.
- Prepare detailed financial models and forecasts based on operational and financial data.
- Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical trends.
- Prepare monthly variance analysis reports and explain key drivers of performance.
- Support the automation and improvement of financial reporting processes in collaboration with IT and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data used in analysis and reporting.
- Performance Analysis
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze financial and operational trends.
- Conduct variance analysis and identify risks, opportunities, and cost optimization areas.
- Prepare financial ratio analysis to assess profitability, efficiency, and financial health.
- Provide regular performance reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
- Strategic and Operational Decision Support
- Develop financial models to evaluate business initiatives such as store expansion, pricing strategies, and investment opportunities.
- Support ROI and profitability analysis for capital expenditures and operational initiatives.
- Assist business units by providing financial insights to support operational decision-making.
- Analyze cost structures and recommend efficiency improvements.
- Financial Reporting and Compliance
- Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management review.
- Support preparation of executive and board-level financial presentations.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal financial policies.
- Maintain consistency and accuracy of financial reporting across business units.
- Benchmarking and Market Analysis
- Analyze internal performance and benchmark against industry and competitors.
- Monitor external factors such as inflation, cost trends, and market conditions.
- Provide insights to support pricing, cost management, and profitability improvement.
- Process Improvement and Systems Support
- Support implementation and enhancement of financial planning and reporting tools.
- Improve reporting efficiency through automation and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel).
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the FP&A function.
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Finance.
Professional Certifications
Professional qualification (e.g.
CMA, CFA, CPA) is highly preferred
Experience
- 4-5 years of experience in the same role with medium or large size business.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Think Cell, Fusion, Businesses Intelligence, Power BI).
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical skills with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Proficiency in English Language and Arabic knowledge is essential plus.
- Strong proficiency in financial modelling, excel and ERP systems.
- Excellent presentation and PowerPoint skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams.
- Experience in handling large datasets and BI tools for reporting.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of retail metrics (e.g. inventory turnover, shrinkage, sales intensity)
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