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Job description / Role
Our multi-disciplined finance teams support and improve business performance while maintaining effective and robust control. We have teams working within our retail divisions; reviewing financial performance, identifying trends, spotting opportunities and supporting business planning and decision making. In our Central Finance Team, business performance is recorded, reported and analysed on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Finance staff also play an active role in the review and enhancement of business processes and technology usage.
As Senior Financial Analyst for Regional Strategy & Business Development, you will support management to review and evaluate business plans and other materials. Through due diligence, you will provide detailed company valuations, financial models and investment write-ups to stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Delivering internal business intelligence by providing actionable analytics and performance metrics which compare business units with external benchmarks and each other
* Collecting financial and investment information about companies using stock and bond reports, economic forecasts, company financial statements, and other financial reports and publications
* Collating information on identified sector / segment for potential investment in market that befits company objectives and strategy
* Calculating expected returns, overall portfolio returns, and risks, whilst using variance analysis to support your results
* Developing in-depth financial models with fully integrated income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow, with various valuation techniques, sensitivity analyses, etc.
* Performing periodic review of financial reports pertaining to ongoing projects and updating the respective financial models.
Requirements
* Masters of Finance or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting /Finance / Economics (preferably a CFA Holder)
* 4-6 years as Financial Analyst, with experience in deal valuation and financial modelling
* Knowledge of valuation techniques and sensitivity analysis
* Excellent financial modelling and presentation skills
* Advanced proficiency with Excel, particularly with macros
* Strong organisation and time management skills
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
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.