Financial Analyst

Job Description:

• Monitor and track actual performances with budgeted targets, identifying variances and recommending correcting action.
• Assist finance management and business unit directors on cost and revenue initiatives through periodic and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Engage with head of departments for their respective operational plans and cost control.
• Participate in the annual budget process, undertake budgetary controls, and track performances verses budget.
• Support finance management in the preparation of monthly reporting packs (including review of the trial balance).
• Assist in evaluating and implementing cost-savings initiatives and process improvements across the organization.
• Work closely with management and various departments to provide accurate financial analysis and insights that drive business decisions.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure up to date and accurate financial recording.
• Coach accounting trainees to enhance day to day accounting activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (or equivalent).

Professional Certificate (ACCA, CPA, CMA, else)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience with-in Finance Function (mandatory 2 years as Financial Analyst, Business Analyst or Finance Business Partner).
• Construction, Industrial Equipment's and Electronics Industry experience would be a plus.
• Auditing experience

Language

English and Arabic

Skills

ERPs (preferably SAP)

BI Tools (preferably Power BI)

MS office (extensive experience using excel and power point)

Computer Skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible to change
• Strong sense of ethics and integrity
• Organizational, planning and people management skills
• Sound judgmental abilities in case of conflict