Financial Analyst

Job description / Role

Objectives: Provides operational and strategic support in the preparation of budget and regular financial reports by presenting insights through logical analysis to attain optimal business decisions.

Reporting to: COMMERCIAL CONTROLLER

Main responsibilities:
- Provide the Budget tools to the Business Units and Function Heads in Head Office and facilitate the preparation of budgets by providing guidance and assistance as and when necessary.
- Analyse and consolidate budget inputs in line with the pre-determined guidelines and submit the same to the Finance and Senior Management.
- Prepare Mid-Year Forecast within pre-determined guidelines and submit the same to the Finance and Senior Management.
- Preparing bi-weekly sales report of the Group.
- Prepare monthly Financial reports (Flash report)/Analyses and Finance Dashboard which covers monthly P&L, CAPEX, brand profitability and variance analysis, monthly operating expenses variance, etc.
- Ensure proper record keeping of financial information to retain prior and current financial results and data. (Financial data repository)
- Provide strategic support to senior management in the preparation of board presentations, financial presentations, capital expenditure, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities and other projects as designated.
- Participate in the development of financial models/reporting tools to support essential strategic initiatives as and when required.
- Participate in the ROI calculation pertaining to Capex projects, New Product Development (NPD), new customers or business opportunities, etc.
- Prepare Senaat reporting with related analysis.
- Have an important role in the continuous improvement of Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis – provide necessary help to operational units.
- Adhoc reports/analysis, other tasks as required.

Working Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting
- Preferably CPA, CMA, CA or ACCA (or related qualification)
- 3-4 years’ experience

Job-Specific Skills:
- Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Knowledge on ERP system (Microsoft Navision preferred) and reporting tools (TM1 preferred).
- Knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated.

About the Company

Agthia Group is a leading Abu Dhabi based food and beverage company established in 2004. The Company is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and has the symbol Agthia. 51 percent of the Company’s shares are held by General Holding Corporation, an Abu Dhabi Government entity, with the balance held by individual and institutional investors.

The Company’s assets are located in the UAE, Egypt and Turkey. Agthia offers a world class portfolio of integrated businesses providing high quality, trusted and innovative food and beverage products for customers and consumers across the UAE, GCC, Turkey and the wider Middle East.