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Ref: KP401-253
Job description / Role
This expanding group is a market leader in the Middle East with a range of high profile, global retail brands across the region. The UAE division is expanding rapidly and they are seeking to add a Junior Financial Analyst to the division to support the Management Team.
You will be responsible for assisting the Finance team with analysis, forecasts, administration of the budgeting process start to finish, creating new financial models and monthly reporting.
You will also assist with the delivery of high quality financial analysis and advice to business leadership on a timely and accurate basis.
Duties will include
• Develop excellent knowledge of the individual business units operating environments, including market size, industry trends, competitors, brands, margins, retail outlets etc.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Business units’ management to gather, research, analyze and summarize key financial data.
• Support Marketing and Sales Teams in preparing P&L projections for promotions and launches; conduct analysis of financial viability of new openings and marketing budget follow-ups.
• Develop Financial Strategic Planning, Annual Plan, Quarterly Plan updates, Budget, Forecast & reconciliation.
• Review purchase cycle and analyze the Cash Flow on weekly basis to provide corrective actions if necessary.
• Prepare analysis and recommendations on monthly financial figures from business units compared to budget and last year and issue reports as required by the management.
Requirements
We are looking for a commercially astute, degree-qualified analyst with 1-2 years post-graduation experience.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
This is an excellent career opportunity with a rapidly expanding group. Excellent Tax-Free salary package and bonus for the successful candidate.
Progress Personnel is acting as an employment agency.
About the Company
Progress Personnel works across the Middle East region including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar. Our specialist areas of recruitment are Audit & Risk (Internal & External), Management Consultancy, Environmental Consultancy and Senior Finance.
We recruit candidates from across the world and utilise technology to make this fast and effective way of recruiting.
As a Boutique Recruiter, Progress Personnel aims to provide you with highly personalised, efficient service based on integrity and professionalism.