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Senior Specialist Financial Planning and Analysis

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in UAE
Posted on October 31, 2024

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ROLE PURPOSE:

Perform financial analysis and financial reporting for management decision making purposes. Assist in developing business plans to achieve corporate financial goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Management Reporting:

Complete all monthly financial reporting activities as per the timetable set by the Management/central reporting team. These activities include review of opex spend, updating cash flow/P&L forecasts, Actual vs Budget reporting, management reports, etc. Prepare and share monthly management reports to the management/Business Unit. Manage, report on, and continuously monitor the financial performance of the various investees (internal & external) with particular focus on budget management and quality and consistency of accounts general ledger of the business unit/platform.

Financial Planning and Budgeting:

Support business unit in delivering timely & quality 5-year business plan & budget. This covers management of budgetary process end-to-end. Lead the preparation of 5-year business plan and budget for corporate divisions/platforms whilst ensuring alignment with the relevant guidance from the central budget consolidation team. Incorporate the budget impact of approved workforce plans for business unit. Ensure timely and quality delivery of budget submissions of investees (internal & external). Manage the review and sign off process of the budget submissions of business unit. Ensure quality and consistency of business plan submissions.

Finance Business Partnering:

Partner with business unit management teams and provide financial insight and guidance including participation in Division-led initiatives and activities, as required. Ensure timeliness and quality of management reports prepared and presented to the management. Provide relevant support to business unit management in various finance areas, including any additional budget or reporting requirements, financial policy queries, etc. to support decision making and the Division's ability to deliver against previously defined goals. Review purchase requisitions, contract uploads, work releases, new hire requisitions, etc. initiated by business unit and ensure timely responses to these requests.

Business Valuations:

Provide support in analyzing different technical issues specific to business valuations of the investees (internal & external). Interact with management and present relevant information effectively. Create cashflow forecasts and analyze financial condition and profitability of business. Ensure quality of supporting documentation and application of relevant valuation methodology to each asset.

Others:

Performance Scorecards: Assist in the process of 1) defining business units core card contents and 2) performance measurement of approved scorecard, whilst liaising with relevant stakeholders.

Process Enhancements: Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of relevant systems, policies, and processes to maximize efficiency.

Project Management: Lead relevant projects, as applicable/required.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:

Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner. Audit compliance to operational procedures and instructions.

FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

The Senior Specialist reports to the immediate superior and confers with the latter on all critical issues. The jobholder is expected to ensure all transactions are properly accounted for in accordance with appropriate accounting procedures and to meet International Accounting Standards. Key decisions having significant impact on the Senior Specialist's function are referred to the immediate superior for approval before implementation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge & Experience:

Relevant Professional Accounting qualification is a must. Minimum experience required is 3 - 5 years in a similar position. Experience with Big 4 auditing/accounting firms is an advantage. Financial planning and budgeting, financial reporting. Experience and training on computer accounting systems, in particular Oracle/Hyperion Financial Management system, is an advantage.

Skills:

Attention to detail, time management, organizing & planning, communication, and leadership skills.

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