Manager Financial Analysis | Emirati Talent

Role Purpose:

The Manager – Finance (Financial Analyst) is responsible for delivering in-depth business analysis across key areas such as gross profit, working capital, and financial modelling. The role ensures that management consolidation, financial reports, and forward-looking projections accurately reflect the company’s performance and financial position. This includes reviewing the quality of financial information and supporting decision-making through robust analysis.

Role Details – Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Budget and Cost Control

• Monitor assigned budgets to ensure adherence and proactively identify potential issues.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets when required.
• Provide recommendations on cost-optimization initiatives.

Financial Reporting

• Support the financial planning cycle by maintaining updated reporting tools and systems.
• Ensure management reports and consolidated financial statements accurately reflect business performance and financial health.
• Deliver financial analysis focused on business performance, funding requirements, and cash flow.

Business Analysis and Communication

• Conduct business analysis under the guidance of the Financial Controller across areas such as:
• Operations and merchandise
• New business initiatives
• Financial and business modelling
• Identify and escalate any issues that may impact the company’s operations.
• Review financial analysis inputs for business presentations, country-level communication, and ad-hoc reports.
• Validate financial insights incorporated into monthly performance presentations.

Internal Control and Audit

• Ensure alignment and adherence to finance-related procedures and internal controls.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register.
• Oversee timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Review supplier payment terms and assess their financial implications.
• Monitor stock checks, aging inventory, receiving controls, and shrinkage results, ensuring corrective measures where necessary.
• Conduct CCO (cash control office) audits to minimize cash flow risks and recommend improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with Internal Audit recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial strategies aligned with corporate and business objectives.

Human Capital Responsibilities

• Support the performance management cycle by setting objectives, tracking progress, and offering constructive feedback.
• Mentor team members to build a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Identify training needs and collaborate with Human Capital to ensure training delivery.
• Develop and implement on-the-job training plans for the finance team.
• Provide input for annual manpower planning.
• Ensure full adherence to MAF Retail’s corporate policies and related procedures.