Business Controller

Job description / Role

Purpose: To assist Vice President – Financial Control, Planning and Analysis in various activities related to Regulatory & Reporting, Development of MIS and liaison with Finance personnel of various subsidiaries within the geographical scope for collating necessary information and coordinating with auditors.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Business Analysis
- Continually source “best practice” and international benchmark for key hypothesis.
- Prepare Business Analysis for the company (as per company deadlines)
- Analyze and interpret data and present to management for decision making.
- Liaise with Information Technology Department for setting up appropriate systems.
- Project manage the budget process and re-forecasting exercise.

Cost Control
- Prepare survey aiming at better cost optimization & lean operations (as per company deadlines.
- After validation by the Steering Committee, project manage and drive the improvement into HO & Schools level in terms of cost, procurement etc.

Quality Management
- Set and Manage SLA between within finance departments and between finance departments & other company departments.
- Harmonize and continually Finance policies across Finance department (in line with DOA)

Requirements

- Either a Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA) or a business degree from a credible business school
- Desirable an additional degree in CIMA or CFA
- A minimum of 3-5 years in business analysis and cost control in a large retail / FMCG company
- Preferably worked for at least one Management Consulting company.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:
- Excellent Communication Skills (written & oral)
- Presentation Skills, MS Office (strong Excel skills)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review variances, understand business cycles and their impact on operations.
- Arabic speaking desirable
- Business studies and benchmark experience
- ERP, Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence Software application knowledge

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.