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Job description / Role
Finance
Our finance and treasury functions are operated to international standards, and are audited annually by globally renowned accounts and advisors. This helps to ensure that every element of our retail operation is of the highest caliber.
The Role:
A Financial Analyst is responsible to advise and assist in the planning, forecasting, analysing, modelling and reporting of related Business Development projects.
Assist in achieving goals and objectives of the Department by specifically providing modelling and analytical skills.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare budget & forecasted financial information to assist & enable Brand, Operations & Support Function Management to review performance & build business plans that optimise trading patterns
* Analyze budget against actual trading performance every period and provide variance explanations
* Ensure timely & accurate production of standard & customised financial reports for the Business
* Undertake focused analysis on various performance issues related to store & country profitability& ongoing costs reviews.
* Work on various adhoc projects, analyzing data and provide adequate commentaries
* Create and maintain good working relationships with external and internal customers
Requirements
Skills & Experience:
* Must be a University Graduate / Accounting qualifications preferred.
* Business, Economics and/or Financial degree essential.
* Excellent analytical & communication skills.
* Advanced level of computer literacy including excellent presentation and reporting.
* Advanced user of Excel.
* 2-3years Business or Financial analysing experience in a retail environment would be an advantage.
* Some experience in ERP/Accounting packages preferred.
* Preferably (but mandatory) required Partly or Fully qualified: MBA, CA, CFA, CPA or CIMA.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.