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Job Summary
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.
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)
Required Skills
- 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.
- 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
