Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst

Job Description

Overview The main purpose of this role is ensuring accurate financial submission during AOP and monthly rolling forecast, in addition to partnering with multiple stakeholders (e.g., SC, Sales, HR, Security, Safety, finance, .. etc.) to achieve BU targets and KPIs through providing insights, highlighting risks, and guarding actual spend from any inaccurate recording. The complexity of the role comes firstly from managed budget ($84MM Snacks/$53MM Beverage), secondly, multiple and senior stakeholders (e.g., Manufacturing sr. Director, P&L Sr director, Agro SR. Director, ..etc.), in addition to 5 plant managers. An additional layer or complexity is coming from market dynamics and volatility which requires an adequate level of experience to lead along with stakeholders; deep analysis to highlight risks and opportunities as well as agility in capturing and applying changes on ways of working. Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities Act as a single point of contact for the BU and cater for that specific BU’s SC Finance requirements. Create / generate SC Finance reports by following DTPs (desk top procedures) and ensure that DTPs are continuously updated in line with process changes. Perform the following activities: Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance Financial modelling for Annual planning and rolling forecasts What – if and scenario analysis Data collection to support decision making by BU team Other adhoc data and report requests Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the relevant BU in line with agreed SLA Collaborate with data scientists and modellers to test outputs and refine them Engage with BU SC Finance team twice per week for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on COE performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA Support SC Finance Tower lead in projects related to simplification and standardization of reports. Provide assistance as SME in process improvement and technological enhancements and implementation Participate in COE monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall COE performance Participate in COE Weekly connects with COE team and BU team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding) Partnership with supply chain teams through frequent visits to the plants Review and valiudate productivity projects spend with each project owner People Responsibilities Coach and on- board new members of the team in ways of working and processes Qualifications 6-8 years of experience in finance and planning with specific experience in Commercial & Category finance Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in commerce/business administration / economic with high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. Chartered Accountant/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred. Sound knowledge of financial systems (SAP, Tableau, MS Office and Other financial reporting systems) Strong understanding of business processes (financial and SC) Preferred Lean/Six Sigma Trained & having Excel Expertise Strong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processes Experience with working with GBS (Preferred FMCG sector) will be an added advantage Good communication skill. Proficiency in English (must)& Arabic (Preferred) language Essential Highly organized and responsive, with ability to work to SLAs and tight deadlines Numerate and a lateral thinker, good at data analysis, with a strong attention to detail Proven experience of working with ambiguity and managing multiple projects/tasks