Financial Analyst

Key Roles & Responsibilities
•    Provide on-going FP&A and operational support for assigned business units.
•    Actively engage in monthly Financial close process and work closely with Accounting Team to ensure accurate financial reporting, identify and track variances.
•    Provide ad hoc financial support and analysis for key strategic initiatives and critical business opportunities and challenges.
•    Analyze key variances by researching supporting documentation and talking to appropriate managers. Review results and provide additional analyses as needed. 
•    Produce and analyze reports using available databases, software, tools, and methodologies. Develop technical knowledge related to such systems. Develop reports/analyses in response to requests. Identify and implement format/process improvements.
•    Participate in System Release testing and assessments for Finance-related functions.
•  Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
•   Leverage advanced Excel formulas and modelling techniques for accurate and efficient financial analysis.
•   Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes.
•   Participate in the development and maintenance of various financial models and reports.
•   Develop dashboards and visualizations using Microsoft PowerBI or similar tools.
•   Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and key performance indicators.
•   Collaborate with IT to ensure accurate and timely data availability.
•   Serve as backup support for financial systems administration for Oracle Fusion and Oracle EPM.
•   Perform job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualification:
–    Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or similar related field with knowledge of financial theory
Professional Experience:
–    â€“3-5 years of Finance or Accounting work experience
Geographic Experience:
–    GCC experience a plus
Computer Skills:
–    Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerBI, knowledge of Office and web applications, use of Oracle Fusion
Language Skills:
–    Fluent English, Arabic is a Plus
Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
–    Good knowledge of latest technologies in the fields of Analytics and Business Intelligence
•   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•   Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
•   Proactive mindset and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.