Financial Analyst - BP&A

Job description / Role

Overview of the role

To assist in preparing strategic financial planning (budgeting & forecasting), monthly closing of books of account, generating financial reports and analysis, and financial reconciliation across all operating markets (MENA & SEA) for the Al-Futtaim Retail Division.

What you will do

- Strategic planning, budgeting & forecasting
- Prepare strategic plan, annual budget (zero based) and quarterly forecasts in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders along with action plan to deliver the plan, budget and forecasts
- Upload plan, budget and forecast into relevant systems
- Prepare presentations for retail and group leadership
- MIS and other financial reporting
- Regular operational and financial performance reports to relevant stakeholders
- Comprehensive analysis of the variances with budget and prior year performances and suggest action plan for improvement
- Provide adhoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Enhance automation to improve efficiency
- Anaplan
- Upload of budgets and forecasts using Anaplan
- Developing reports and dashboards using Anaplan.

- Finance degree with at least 2-3 years' experience in a similar role
- CA/CMA/CFA/CPA (in process or completed) would be a plus
- Expert working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and good working knowledge of other MS Office packages
- Experience with SAP ERP, BPC and/or Anaplan
- Prior work experience in budgeting, financial/management reporting, and taxation in Middle East and Southeast Asia preferably in retail sector
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, planning and organizing skills and good business acumen
- We're here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.

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About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.