Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning and Analysis / Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and provide insights to drive decision making.

• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions as needed.

• Collaborate with department heads to gather information for budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Assist in the development of financial models to support long-term financial planning.

2. Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Consolidate financial statements and communicate financial results to stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

3. Data Analysis:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data to support strategic initiatives.

• Develop financial models for forecasting, trend analysis, and scenario planning.

4. Treasury:

• Monitor daily cash positions and forecast daily / weekly / monthly cash needs

• Execute daily cash management activities, including funding transfers and liquidity management

• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions

• Evaluate banking services and recommend changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs

• Monitor debt covenants and ensure compliance

• Provide senior management with insights into cash flow trends and potential risks.

5. Ad Hoc Analysis:

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as requested by management.

• Address specific financial inquiries and provide timely, accurate, and relevant information.

6. Compliance and Audit:

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Support internal and external audit processes.

Qualifications:

• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA or CFA.

• 8-10 years of experience in financial analysis or related roles.

• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.

• Experience in handling facilities with UAE banks is preferred.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. (Power BI experience is a plus)

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.

• Effective communication skills to convey complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.