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Financial Analyst - Corporate Property-UAE
United Arab Emirates
Job No: 4660725
Location: UAE
Advertised: 30 Sep 2025
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Location: UAE
The Financial Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting the Business Finance Manager in driving the financial strategy and optimization of the business portfolio. This position demands an analytical and strategic professional with a strong background in finance and analytics. The Financial Analyst will support in budgeting, forecasting, analytics, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
FP&A Support
- Budgeting & Forecasting Support: Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes for the Property function by cleaning data, preparing financial models and analyses.
- Portfolio Review Assistance: Support the annual portfolio review by preparing financial analyses and reports to aid in evaluating the existing portfolio's financial returns and identifying potential opportunities for new brands.
- Ad-Hoc Support: Conduct various ad-hoc financial analyses and prepare reports / presentations as requested by management to support strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
KFR reporting & Cashflow (Regional & Corporate)
- Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis: Preparing KFR reports & dashboards (regional & Corporate) and regularly reviewing financial performance against budget to identify variances, escalating significant deviations to management for further action.
- Capex Cashflow Tracking: Track and report on regional & corporate Capex cash requirements for store and non-store capital expenditures, ensuring clear and timely communication.
- Rent, Capex & FM tracking: Provide financial analysis and data to aid in decision-making on regional commercial transactions for Capex & FM.
- Rent Savings Reconciliation: Perform reconciliations of rent savings and assist in reporting on these savings in coordination with the regional team and Central Finance.
Others:
- Reconciliation Support: Assist in the reconciliation of assets, deposits, savings, and receivables by preparing necessary data and documentation to support the recommendation of appropriate provisions and ensure a clean asset register.
- Process Improvement Support: Contribute to process improvement initiatives by providing data, analysis, and insights to help achieve financial and operational goals.
- Policy & Governance: Ensuring compliance on all Alshaya policies and procedures within Property finance and regional property teams.
Key Requirements:
o A Master's degree or financial certification (ACCA, CA, CFA, CMA etc) is highly preferred.
o Prior experience within the retail industry is strongly preferred.
o Exposure to capital expenditure analysis and property-related finance is a significant advantage.
o Demonstrated experience with major ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
o Familiarity with financial reporting tools and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
o Attention to Detail: Meticulous accuracy in data preparation, reconciliation, and reporting.
o Commercial / Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
o Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
o Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
o Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams, including regional property, accounting, and other finance functions.
- Education:
o A Master's degree or financial certification (ACCA, CA, CFA, CMA etc) is highly preferred.
- Experience:
o Prior experience within the retail industry is strongly preferred.
o Exposure to capital expenditure analysis and property-related finance is a significant advantage.
- Technical Proficiency:
o Demonstrated experience with major ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
o Familiarity with financial reporting tools and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
- Skills & Attributes:
o Attention to Detail: Meticulous accuracy in data preparation, reconciliation, and reporting.
o Commercial / Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
o Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
o Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
o Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams, including regional property, accounting, and other finance functions.
Advertised: 30 Sep 2025
Application close:
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