Senior Financial Analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our Cairo team. This role will act as a strategic business partner, delivering financial insights, analysis, and guidance to support our rapid expansion in the Middle East, with a strong focus on KSA and GCC markets. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker with solid FP&A expertise, strong business acumen, and proven experience in partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance Analysis & Reporting : Prepare and present regular financial and expense reports, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Business Partnering : Support Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams by providing financial insights, helping manage budgets, and enabling data-driven decisions.
• Cost Management & Controlling : Monitor expenditures across operational hubs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve efficiency in financial processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with accounting and operational teams to ensure reporting accuracy and provide performance insights.
• Financial Modelling & Planning : Develop and maintain advanced financial models to evaluate new initiatives, investments, and market entry strategies.
• FP&A Leadership : Drive annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning for designated business units.
• Market & Business Analysis : Conduct competitive benchmarking, market trend studies, and profitability analyses to assess opportunities and risks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• 5+ years in finance or accounting roles, with at least 2 years in FP&A.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments; EdTech/technology/online services sector a plus.
• Big 4 or multinational company experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling). Knowledge of AI tools for analysis and reporting is a strong plus.
• Native-level Arabic and fluent English required. Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of Middle East financial and business landscapes, particularly KSA and GCC; familiarity with accounting and tax practices in KSA, GCC, and Egypt is highly valued.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cultures; proactive, adaptable, and commercially minded with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.