Senior Financial Analyst

Roles and responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with the FP&A lead on budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities across the group.
• Utilize strong financial knowledge and business acumen to build financial models, interpret data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations that drive results, foster improvements, and influence leadership.
• Apply advanced MS Excel skills to manage large data sets (big data), analyze substantial amounts of financial and operational data, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Design, develop, and maintain reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI or other visualization tools.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration and teamwork skills, build effective relationships, and influence change to improve processes, while preparing concise commentary tailored to various stakeholder levels.
• Exhibit well-developed analytical skills with the ability to understand process linkages.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of processes, including the implementation of best practices in the FP&A domain.
• Develop industry-specific data for benchmarking and standardization purposes.
• Stay updated on industry news, trends, and opportunities.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Relevant professional certifications: CPA, CA, CMA, MBA.
• Master's degree in finance or accounting from a recognized university.
• 6-8 years of UAE experience in FP&A, including the development of financial and operational reports, data sets, and models.
• Experience in the leisure or hospitality industry preferred.
• Solid understanding of planning, budgeting, financial statements, financial modeling, and related areas.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Desired candidate profile

• Financial Analysis: Conducting in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and forecasting to support business decisions.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assisting in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

• Reporting: Preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and actionable insights.

• Data Management: Collecting, organizing, and analyzing large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Performance Evaluation: Monitoring financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying areas for cost control and efficiency.

• Business Case Development: Evaluating and developing financial models to assess the viability of new projects, investments, or initiatives.

• Collaboration: Working closely with various departments, such as operations, marketing, and sales, to gather information and provide financial insights.

• Ad Hoc Analysis: Conducting special projects and analyses as needed to support strategic initiatives or address specific business questions.

• Risk Assessment: Identifying financial risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.

• Continuous Improvement: Seeking ways to improve financial processes, reporting systems, and analytical tools.