Financial Planning and Analysis Senior Analyst

Job Description

• Performance management reporting/decks including insightful commentary on variances and business performance
• Financial modelling for AOP and rolling forecasts
• What - if and scenario analysis
• Data collection to support decision making by BU team
• Other adhoc data and report requests
• Ensure that Desktop process are continuously created and updated in line with process changes.
• 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
• Participate in monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall performance
• Should have driven Operational Transformation Projects to bring in efficiency the process
• Drive Standardization, Optimization and Harmonisation as per GBS model
• Participate in Weekly connects with team and BU team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding)
• Coach and on- board new members of the team in ways of working and processes

• 6-8 years of experience in finance and planning
• 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)
• Preferred Lean/Six Sigma Trained & having Excel Expertise
• Strong understanding of business processes
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processes
• Experience in working with GBS (Preferred FMCG sector) will be an added advantage
• Good communication skill. Proficiency in English (must)& Arabic (Preferred) language