Senior Financial Analyst - Finance - UAEJob no: 4356225
Location: UAE
Dubai Head OfficeFinanceOur multi-disciplined finance teams support and improve business performance while maintaining effective and robust control. We have teams working within our retail divisions; reviewing financial performance, identifying trends, spotting opportunities and supporting business planning and decision making. In our Central Finance Team, business performance is recorded, reported and analyzed on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Finance staff also play an active role in the review and enhancement of business processes and technology usage.Senior Finance Analyst enable senior leadership to remain commercially focused and can make strategic business decisions based on accurate and timely information.In this role you will produce regular and ad hoc reports as well as analyse information and pro-actively investigate any additional management information requirements.This is a varied and diverse role which will enable you to make a valuable contribution to the growth of Alshaya as a whole.As an SFA, you will be responsible for providing relevant, timely and accurate financial and management information to senior management in adherence with strict deadlines. Responsibilities include:

• Annual Business plan and forecasts

• Work in conjunction with corporate Finance and support function teams to build robust annual Business Plan based on previous, current, and forecasted financial performance and market information.
• Assist directors and function heads to present final budgets to the CEO and CFO
• Ensure that KPIs (Targets) are achieved tactfully and strategically.
• Assess performance results for accuracy and use information to interpret and build models for future performance.

• Identify critical success factors and the Key performance indicators for the business.
• Review and report budgets against trading performance periodically i.e. daily, weekly, or annually on the KPI`s.
• Focus on maximising business opportunities and market potentials.
• Provide financial and strategic advice to Vice President and Senior leadership.

• Contribute to the Business decision-making process by undertaking detailed decision support analysis for brand, channel and country profitability and ongoing costs reviews.
• Provide sound financial and strategic advice to Leadership team to support critical business decisions.
• Critical business decisions may include new brands, new channel, or market enhancements.
• Re-forecasts contribution expectations to highlight most probable performance on a periodic basis.
• Deliver feedback and coaching to the function teams where necessary.

• Report lagging and leading performance indicators to highlight performance issues and
• Concerns for the Business Managers for them to act quickly and appropriately.
• Illustrate results, trends or conditions, which impact profitability.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant from reputed firms (Big 4 firms an advantage)
• A minimum of 2-3 years\' experience in Commercial Finance is a must.
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint Skills
• Experience with working on ERP systems
• Experience within retail or FMCG sectors preferred.
• Strong communication skills

Retail is a fast-paced industry and working in a financial role in this environment calls for candidates who can work quickly and accurately, think ahead, and react to change.About Us:Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world\'s leading brand franchise operators, offering customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands, including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang\'s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria\'s Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.Alshaya Group\'s portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and brand experiences.Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya\'s constantly evolving retail portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be.Advertised: 14 Jul 2024 Arabian Standard Time
Application close: 13 Aug 2024 Arabian Standard Time

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