Job Purpose :
Responsible to conduct regular detailed financial analysis, monitor performance metrics and report insights to provide a clear strategic view of financial health, allowing for informed financial decision making and solid growth.
Key Responsibilities :
- Conduct regular detailed and comprehensive financial analyses including forecasts, trends, risks and opportunities to allow for clear visibility of the financial performance.
- Update budgeting process, review budget performance and provide insights for cost control ensuring budget alignment with strategic objectives.
- Support the compilation and analysis of financial data and prepare financial reports and presentations highlighting key insights and trends.
- Ensure consistency in data reporting standards across different operations and reporting environments.
- Analyze and determine correlations between business performance KPIs including revenue, EBITDA, volumes and operational efficiency metrics.
- Provide reporting on performance metrics versus competitors and international standards.
- Review expenses and identify cost saving opportunities and process efficiency initiatives.
- Assist in supervising financial risks and periodically review mitigation strategies.
- Participate in the development of financial models to support long term financial planning, analysis and forecasting.
Qualifications, experience and skills required :
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field. Master's degree is a plusExcellent English. Arabic is an added advantageA minimum of 6-8 of experience in a similar roleExcellent experience in financial models, financial management, budgeting and financial analysis.Ability to comprehend numerical and statistical dataStrong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.Proficiency in using financial softwares / tools and data analysisAbility to use IT applications to report, manipulate, design and analyse data.Experience with variety of other strategy management approaches andmethodologies advantageousAnalytical skills, including the ability to analyse problems and identify creative, realistic solutions