Senior Financial Analyst

Job description / Role

Senior Financial Analyst - Starbucks - KSA CP

Responsibilities:

Senior Financial Analyst's responsibility is to ensure senior managers within brands and head office remain commercially focused and are able to make strategic business decisions based on accurate and timely analysis and reports. This role is for one of the largest coffee retailers, part of Alshaya group. In this role you will produce regular and ad hoc reports as well as analyze information and pro-actively investigate any additional management information requirements. Retail is a fast-paced industry and working in a financial role in this environment calls for candidates who can work quickly and accurately, think ahead, and react to change.

As Senior Financial Analyst you will be responsible for providing relevant, timely and accurate financial and management information to senior management in adherence with strict deadlines. And doing analysis and reporting to support the management to take the right business decisions. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Producing monthly financial and management information for business performance
- Preparing briefing material to support the planning and quarterly business review processes
- Liaising with senior management to investigate and analyze the management information requirements of business and support groups.
- Preparing business case and feasibilities

Requirements

- Bachelor's/Masters' degree in business / finance / accounting/ economics from reputed universities
- Additional Certification in finance e.g. ACCA, CPA, CFA preferable
- 3-5 years experience in Financial Analysis
- Experience within retail or FMCG sectors preferred
- Strong Excel & Powerpoint Skills
- Experience with working on ERP systems
- Strong 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.