Senior Analyst

We source experienced candidates to lead best practice across all head office functions including property, HR, corporate communication, corporate marketing, IT, finance, and legal departments and are constantly investing in talent and infrastructure to drive our business forward. As a Senior Analyst, you will advise and assist in the planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, modelling, and reporting of the total retail business. You will also assist in the development of the strategic business plan, monitor ongoing performance and business profitability, and optimise ongoing business performance. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Modelling and providing current, previous, and forecasted financial information to assist and enable brand, operations, and support function management to review performance and build business plans that optimise trading patterns.
2. Independently and objectively reviewing plans for business sense (financial continuity, consistency, and realism) providing guidance/direction throughout the approval cycle.
3. Reviewing budget against actual trading performance every period.
4. Re-forecasting profit expectations with the Group Financial Controller to enable the business to act quickly and appropriately.
5. Ensuring the timely and accurate production of standard and customised financial reports for the business.
6. Ensuring that brand, operations, and support management are fully briefed on how reports should be used to identify critical success factors and focus corrective actions.
7. Undertaking focused analysis on Capex/investment performance, brand, store, and country profitability and ongoing costs reviews.
8. Providing commentary to support critical business decisions and provide sound independent financial advice to senior management.
9. Illustrating results, trends, or conditions which impact profitability.

Minimum requirements include:

1. Degree with recognised accounting qualification.
2. 5 years' accounting experience within retail or a similar business.
3. PC literate.

About The Company: M.H. Alshaya is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world’s most recognised retail brands including Mothercare, H&M, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, Harvey Nichols, Boots, Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory, Vision Express, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Pottery Barn, and Office Depot. The company operates more than 2,400 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Food, Health & Beauty, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, and Office Supplies. Alshaya’s stores can currently be found in 19 markets across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, and Europe and it employs more than 32,000 people from over 110 nationalities. The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources, and financial controls. M.H. Alshaya is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading, and investments. #J-18808-Ljbffr