Senior Financial Analyst

Seddiqi Holding is a Family-owned and managed company with a unique, diversified portfolio of businesses and brands across numerous sectors. The business includes Ahmed Seddiqi, Seddiqi Properties, Swiss Watch Services and Mizzen.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst who will be responsible to provide analytical, financial, and strategic support across multiple business units/ departments within the holding company. The role is responsible for coordinating budgeting processes, monitoring financial performance, supporting management reporting, and contributing to strategic planning initiatives. Acting as a business partner to BU and Department heads, the Senior Analyst ensures data accuracy, facilitates informed decision-making, and supports financial oversight of both local and international operations

Key Responsibilities:

Budgeting & Financial Control

• Coordinate and support the preparation, consolidation, and review of budgets and reforecast across designated BUs and departments.
• Monitor budget adherence and track actuals vs. approved budgets, highlighting key variances.
• Provide timely support to stakeholders on budgetary queries and financial system usage.
• Assist in periodic and ad hoc budget revisions in line with evolving business and management requirements

Management Reporting

• Prepare and analyze monthly management reports for designated BU’s and departmental expenditure reports, identifying key trends and anomalies.
• Act as a liaison between finance and other BU’s/ departments to resolve queries related to spend reports and system entries.
• Support the preparation of Group management reports in accordance with the reporting calendar and respond to ad hoc reporting requests from senior management.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Prepare and maintain accurate cash flow and working capital reports (actuals and forecasts) for designated BU’s.
• Track and report on capital expenditures and investment performance, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and return expectations.

Master Data Management & Reporting Tools

• Support SAP master data management
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and governance of financial and operational master data across systems such as SAP and other platforms.
• Utilize tools like Power BI and other reporting solutions to enhance data visualization, automate reporting processes, and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain standardized data structures and resolve data quality issues.

Commercial Support

• Strategic business partnering with BU/ Department heads to drive commercial decisions.
• Conduct first-level reviews of commercial contracts, focusing on financial terms and business implications.
• Support the development of financial content for executive and Board presentations.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and special projects assigned by the Line Manager, contributing to broader strategic and operational initiatives.

About You:

• 3 to 5 years of of experience in financial analysis, business support, or strategic planning, preferably within a holding company or diversified group
• Preferably experience in International Company environment
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling; experience with SAP and Power BI tools is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to contract evaluation is advantageous.

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