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Berkeley me

Senior Finance AnalystLocation: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (In-Person) Employment Type: Full-TimeCompany OverviewBerkeley Middle East is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Analyst to support strategic financial planning and business decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and identifying opportunities to improve financial efficiency. This role requires a highly analytical professional with strong commercial acumen and the ability to transform financial data into actionable business insights.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare financial models, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.</li><li>Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.</li><li>Monitor key financial metrics and identify trends affecting business performance.</li><li>Support strategic planning, business cases, and investment analysis.</li><li>Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial objectives.</li><li>Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Provide senior management with data-driven financial insights for decision-making.</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modelling, and data analysis.</li><li>Knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, and corporate finance principles.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.</li><li>Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation abilities.</li><li>High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree is an advantage).</li><li>Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA, or CFA is highly preferred.</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;7 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, or corporate finance.</li><li>Experience working within multinational organizations or diversified business groups is preferred.</li><li>Proven ability to provide strategic financial insights that support business growth.</li></ul>Why Join Berkeley Middle East?<ul><li>Join a growing international organization with exciting career opportunities.</li><li>Work on strategic financial projects that directly influence business success.</li><li>Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic and innovative environment.</li><li>Enjoy continuous learning, professional development, and long-term career growth.</li></ul>Apply NowInterested candidates are invited to submit their application through our careers portal:https://berkeleyme.com/apply-for-jobs/Work Location: In person

Senior Finance Analyst

Confidential

Introduction:  We are a leading UAE retail company representing a portfolio of premium sports, lifestyle, and consumer brands. We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join our finance team. We are known for our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, and we offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful business impact. The Senior Finance Analyst will play a key role in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will provide actionable financial insights that support sustainable growth, improve business performance, and influence key commercial decisions. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Build and maintain the annual and monthly budget &amp; rolling forecast plans by channel, brand and store across Retail, Wholesale and E-commerce.</li><li>Track the business plans against the Budget/Forecast and identify risks and opportunities.</li><li>Work with the accounting team through month-end close on accruals and analytical review.</li><li>Own the monthly management reporting pack: P&amp;L by channel, brand and store, with variances against budget, forecast and last year.</li><li>Prepare the PowerPoint decks for business reviews, leadership meetings and brand principal updates.</li><li>Maintain KPI dashboards covering sales, margin, opex and inventory.</li><li>Support new store feasibilities, lease renewals and other investment cases.</li><li>Improve financial models and automate recurring reports (Excel; Power BI and AI tools).</li><li>Support ERP and BI enhancements and help keep master data clean.</li><li>Document reporting processes so they are repeatable and auditable.</li><li>Ad hoc scenario modelling/ decision support for management.</li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field; CIMA, ACCA, CA or CFA (qualified or part-qualified) preferred.</li><li>Five to eight years in FP&amp;A or commercial finance, with at least two to three years in retail; multi-store, multi-channel or franchise businesses.</li><li>GCC experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint are essential; Power BI or a similar BI tool is a plus.</li><li>Hands-on experience of a major ERP (Microsoft Dynamics or similar).</li></ul>  Why Join us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, multi-brand retail organization where your insights will directly influence business performance and strategic decision-making. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development. If you are a proactive finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for turning data into meaningful business insights, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.

Senior Finance Analyst (Retail)

News Corp

<div><div>About Us:
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world&rsquo;s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America&rsquo;s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron&rsquo;s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor&rsquo;s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk &amp; Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About the Role:
An intelligence analyst working on Dragonfly's MENA desk. This is a full-time, permanent position, based in Dubai. The analyst is contracted to work 40 hours a week, though additional work may be occasionally required depending on specific projects or international travel. The analyst will report to the MENA desk lead. The MENA is responsible for Dragonfly's coverage which provides anticipatory security and strategic intelligence for global businesses and international organisations. As with all our roles our hybrid working policy applies.
You Will:
<ul><li>Your primary responsibility as MENA Analyst is to conduct desk-based open source research, production of political, security and geopolitical risk assessments, human source cultivation and development in the relevant markets.
</li><li>You will prepare and deliver reports, presentations and briefings providing briefings to clients and other audiences.
</li><li>You will provide responsive customer service and develop positive working relationships with clients and prospects as well as advocate for the Dragonfly brand
</li><li>You will develop and maintain our resources, including human intelligence sources, subcontractors, data feeds and open source networks.
</li><li>You may also have responsibility for mentoring and/or managing other analysts or researchers.
</li></ul>You Have:
<ul><li>3-5 years of experience in working in security analysis, political risk research or crisis risk management
</li><li>Sound analytical knowledge about political and security developments in the MENA region
</li><li>Experience in providing responsive customer service and maintaining positive working relationships with clients and prospects
</li><li>You are honest and curious, able to make analytical judgements based on evidence and reason, without concerns about being proven wrong
</li><li>Knowledge of regional languages is desirable
</li></ul>Our Benefits
<ul><li>Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
</li><li>Paid Time Off
</li><li>Retirement Plans
</li><li>Comprehensive Insurance Plans
</li><li>Lifestyle programs &amp; Wellness Resources
</li><li>Education Benefits
</li><li>Family Care Benefits &amp; Caregiving Support
</li><li>Commuter Transit Program
</li><li>Subscription Discounts
</li><li>Employee Referral Program
</li></ul>Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put &quot;Reasonable Accommodation&quot; in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
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Business Area: Dow Jones - Data &amp; AI
Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing &amp; Business Intelligence
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world&rsquo;s largest newsgathering operations globally.
It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America&rsquo;s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron&rsquo;s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk &amp; Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
Req ID: 53910</div></div><div></div>

Associate Analyst MENA

Arcsen

<div>The Firm:
Arcsen is a leading global technology consulting firm specializing in providing innovative solutions and expert guidance to businesses across EMEA. With a commitment to excellence, Arcsen partners with industry giants such as Salesforce, MuleSoft, Tableau, Slack, and Sprout, Certinia, and Splunk, ensuring clients receive top-tier services tailored to their unique needs.
About the role
Arcsen is a Salesforce implementation partner delivering CRM transformation across retail, automotive, education, airline, and public sector clients in the Middle East. We're hiring a mid-level Business Analyst to join our delivery team and own requirements work end to end across active client engagements &mdash; from discovery through to UAT and handover.
You'll work alongside senior BAs, solution architects, and technical consultants, translating business needs into clear, buildable Salesforce solutions. This is a hands-on delivery role with room to grow into solution design and presales.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead requirements-gathering workshops and discovery sessions with client stakeholders, capturing business processes, pain points, and objectives.</li><li>
Produce clear delivery artifacts: BRDs, user stories, process flows (BPMN), data mapping documents, and UAT plans.</li><li>
Translate business requirements into functional specifications that solution and technical teams can build against.</li><li>
Configure and support Salesforce solutions where needed, and validate that delivered functionality meets requirements.</li><li>
Manage UAT cycles &mdash; coordinating test scripts, tracking defects, and driving sign-off.</li><li>
Maintain backlogs and requirement traceability across the project lifecycle.</li><li>
Support presales and scoping activities, including effort estimation and proposal input.</li><li>
Act as a communication bridge between client stakeholders and the delivery team throughout the engagement.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
6+ years of business analysis experience, or 3+ years working specifically on Salesforce implementations.</li><li>
Solid understanding of CRM concepts and at least one Salesforce cloud (Sales, Service, Marketing, or Data Cloud).</li><li>
Proven ability to write structured requirements documentation &mdash; BRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria.</li><li>
Experience facilitating workshops and managing client-facing communication with confidence.</li><li>
Familiarity with process modeling (BPMN 2.0 a plus) and Agile delivery.</li><li>
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.</li><li>
Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage given our regional client base.</li></ul>
Nice to have<ul><li>
Salesforce certifications (Administrator, Business Analyst, or cloud-specific consultant certs).</li><li>
Experience with MuleSoft, Agentforce, or data migration projects.</li><li>
Exposure to one or more of our core industries (automotive, retail, education, airline, public sector).</li><li>
Prior experience at a consulting or implementation partner.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
Why Arcsen<ul><li>
Work on high-impact Salesforce transformations for leading regional brands.</li><li>
Structured BA practice with frameworks, mentorship, and a clear progression path.</li><li>
Exposure across multiple industries and the full Salesforce platform.</li><li>
A collaborative team that invests in capability building.</li></ul><ul><li>
Attractive packages and performance compensation.</li><li>
Full work comfort, ability to work remotely from any place.</li><li>
Health insurance package. We care about your health and well-being.</li><li>
Paid-time off and holidays. Giving our professionals the flexibility &amp; responsibility to manage their times.</li></ul>
Arcsen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Different makes us better.
By applying, you give your consent to the processing of your personal data which are necessary to the Personal Data Administrator for the purpose of the recruitment process, and the future recruitment process</div>

Senior Salesforce Business Analyst

GBAF Media Publications LLC FZ

Organisation: Global Banking &amp; Finance Review (GBAF Media Publications LLC FZ) Location: Dubai Reports to: Publisher / CEO Department: Editorial &amp; Research GovernanceRole Purpose (Please read carefully before applying)Global Banking &amp; Finance Review is seeking a *Financial Analyst &ndash; Editorial Research &amp; Awards* to support the independent evaluation of financial institutions and corporate organisations for our globally recognised awards programmes.The successful candidate will conduct detailed financial and qualitative research on companies, assess institutional performance, and provide evidence-based recommendations for award consideration. Every recommendation must be supported by documented research and align with GBAF's editorial methodology and governance standards.The role requires analytical thinking, sound judgement, and the ability to make objective decisions based solely on evidence, without influence from commercial interests.Key Responsibilities1. Financial &amp; Corporate Research* Analyse annual reports, financial statements, investor presentations, and public disclosures.* Evaluate company performance using financial and operational metrics.* Research corporate strategy, governance, innovation, customer service, digital transformation, ESG initiatives, and market position.* Monitor regulatory developments, public announcements, and industry news.* Conduct benchmarking against competitors and industry peers.2. Awards Evaluation* Assess organisations against GBAF's editorial award criteria.* Prepare well-documented evaluation reports and scoring recommendations.* Identify organisations that demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation, governance, or customer excellence.* Ensure all recommendations are supported by credible and verifiable evidence.* Maintain consistency across evaluations and award categories.3. Editorial Research* Conduct market and industry research across banking, insurance, fintech, asset management, capital markets, and financial services.* Verify the accuracy of data and supporting evidence.* Identify emerging market trends and outstanding industry achievements.* Maintain research databases and supporting documentation.4. Governance &amp; Integrity* Follow GBAF's editorial methodology and evaluation framework.* Maintain complete independence from commercial, sponsorship, and sales activities.* Ensure confidentiality of research materials and award deliberations.* Document the rationale behind every recommendation for internal review and audit purposes.5. Required Experience*6 months or more of experience in one or more of the following:* Financial Analysis* Equity Research* Investment Research* Corporate Finance* Banking* Credit Analysis* Financial Journalism* Business Research* Management Consulting* Experience analysing financial statements and company performance.* Experience preparing analytical reports and presenting findings.* Experience within the financial services industry is highly desirable.6. Required Skills* Strong financial statement analysis.* Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.* Ability to interpret complex financial and business information.* Strong research and documentation abilities.* High attention to detail.* Excellent written English.* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.* Ability to make objective, evidence-based decisions.* Strong organisational and time management skills.7. Preferred Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.* CFA, ACCA, CA, CPA, FRM, or similar professional qualifications are an advantage.* Knowledge of global banking and financial services is preferred.8. Personal ProfileYou are:* Curious and research-driven.* Objective and unbiased in decision-making.* Comfortable analysing large volumes of information.* Able to defend conclusions with facts and evidence.* Highly organised and detail-oriented.* Ethical, professional, and committed to editorial integrity.* Comfortable working independently while collaborating with editorial teams.9. Success Metrics (KPIs)* High-quality, evidence-based research reports.* Accurate and consistent company evaluations.* Well-documented award recommendations.* Timely completion of research assignments.* Zero factual inaccuracies in published assessments.* Consistent application of GBAF's editorial methodology.* Increased credibility and trust in GBAF's awards programme.10. Why Join Us?At Global Banking &amp; Finance Review, you will play a key role in maintaining the credibility of one of the world's leading financial awards programmes. Your work will directly influence the recognition of outstanding institutions across banking, insurance, fintech, capital markets, and financial services worldwide.Preference : Own visa*Job Type:* Full-timePay: AED3,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Financial Analyst – Editorial Research & Awards

Citi

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Discover your future at Citi</h2>
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Overview</h2>
Job Description
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible, help to grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! We are looking for experienced talent interested in AML-KYC space. AML is a key risk area for all banks and this role provides lots of learning related to AML guidelines, policies and procedures.
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The Consumer Business AML KYC Analyst is an intermediate-level position, responsible for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) transaction monitoring and KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Review and approve client profile reviews completed by Makers, ensuring all customer information, supporting documentation, and KYC records comply with applicable local regulations, Citi policies, and KYC standards before case closure.</li>
<li>Perform quality oversight of transaction monitoring activities, review MIS outputs for accuracy and completeness, and contribute to quality governance discussions to drive consistent application of standards.</li>
<li>Validate and challenge the implementation of technology enhancements, policy updates, and regulatory changes by reviewing gap analyses, impact assessments, and stakeholder communications to ensure effective execution.</li>
<li>Review and provide oversight on process automation initiatives and the implementation of new or revised policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring adherence to governance requirements and operational readiness.</li>
<li>Conduct independent post-execution quality reviews, data profiling assessments, remediation validations, and control effectiveness reviews to identify risks, ensure compliance, and drive sustainable corrective actions.</li>
<li>Review capacity planning metrics, time-and-motion study outputs, and resource utilization analyses to ensure appropriate workload management and operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Review and approve procedural documentation and updates, ensuring alignment with current regulatory requirements, Citi policies, and operational best practices.</li>
<li>Validate and approve daily operational MIS and monthly management reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, data integrity, and timely delivery to stakeholders.</li>
<li>Identify quality, control, and process gaps through ongoing reviews and provide recommendations to enhance productivity, strengthen controls, and improve operational effectiveness.</li>
<li>Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to Makers and stakeholders on KYC requirements, quality expectations, and regulatory obligations.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to Citi's risk and control framework by appropriately escalating issues, validating corrective actions, maintaining strong compliance standards, and promoting accountability across the team.</li>
<li>Exercise independent judgment when reviewing complex cases, ensuring risks are appropriately assessed, documented, and escalated in accordance with Citi policies and regulatory requirements.</li>
</ul>Role Qualifications:
<ul><li>Strong written and oral communication skills - Ability to interact and facilitate across diverse audiences, including Senior Management</li>
<li>Ability to support and obtain buy-in from others and lead by example of high performance.</li>
<li>Relevant experience with similar responsibilities in a high volume, fast-paced environment and industry systems and platforms</li>
<li>Excellent time management skills</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Basic project participation experience</li>
</ul>Knowledge/Experience:
<ul><li>Experience with contributing to a collaborative environment through knowledge sharing and mutual respect.</li>
<li>Business experience in the Consumer and Commercial Banking industry and experience within a medium/large financial organization, including knowledge of banking products and different types of transactions and client-facing procedures.</li>
<li>Relevant work experience and understanding of global and local AML KYC regulations, associated risks of non-compliance and changing dynamics, and knowledge of KYC processes throughout the client life cycle.</li>
<li>Understanding of the inter-dependencies of roles within KYC process and requirements for KYC Record successful completion across relevant client types.</li>
<li>Experience with regulatory compliance, AML transaction/risk monitoring tools, and solving AML related issues.</li>
</ul>Skills:
<ul><li>Proficient Microsoft Office user (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to perform moderately complex queries.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li>
<li>Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail.</li>
</ul>Education:
Bachelor's degree/University degree. AML-KYC related certification would be an advantage.
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Family Group:
</h2>Operations - Services
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Family:</h2>
Business KYC
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Time Type:</h2>
Full time
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Most Relevant Skills
</h2>Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Other Relevant Skills
</h2>For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.</div>

KYC Operations Senior Analyst (UAE Nationals Only)

Swaad Station Restaurant

Senior Accountant (CA) at Thomsun Group will be responsible for managing the company's financial accounting, reporting, and compliance. This role requires a highly skilled professional to oversee accounting processes, ensure adherence to tax and regulatory requirements, and provide strategic financial insights for decision-making.Location: Dubai, UAEKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring they comply with local, national, and international accounting standards.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data to senior management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Oversee tax planning and compliance with local tax regulations, including VAT, income tax, and other applicable taxes.</li><li>Prepare and file tax returns and ensure timely payment of taxes.</li><li>Keep up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations.</li><li>Provide detailed financial analysis and reports to management to support decision-making.</li><li>Analyze variances in financial performance and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Monitor key financial metrics and implement controls to optimize financial performance.</li><li>Maintain and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting policies.</li><li>Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.</li><li>Work closely with departments to track expenditures and compare them to the budget, advising on necessary adjustments.</li><li>Oversee the accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and resolution of outstanding payments.</li><li>Manage cash flow to ensure optimal liquidity and financial health of the organization.</li><li>Lead and mentor accountants, providing training and support to develop their skills.</li><li>Supervise day-to-day accounting operations and ensure effective teamwork.</li><li>Identify areas for process improvement and implement accounting system upgrades or new tools to streamline workflows.</li><li>Ensure proper documentation and support for all financial transactions.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) certification Inter or Final</li><li>Experience: Minimum of 3-6 years of accounting experience post qualification.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and taxation.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software.</li><li>Leadership and team management skills.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>How many years of expereince you have post CA qualification?</li><li>What is your current salary and expected salary?</li><li>Do you have CA Qualifications? Inter or Final?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Accountant (CA)

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