About the Role
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the development and maintenance of planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, as well as the analysis and interpretation of financial trends to recommend actionable strategies. This role aims to maximize returns on financial assets by establishing sound financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. Additionally, responsibilities include monitoring year-end closing procedures to ensure the company issues accurate audited financial statements and reviewing all accrued expenses on a monthly basis.
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Job Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including financial modeling, variance analysis, and forecasting, to support strategic decision-making.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on analysis of financial data, market trends, and industry benchmarks.
- Develop and maintain financial models and tools to assess business performance, evaluate investment opportunities, and forecast financial outcomes.
- Conduct financial reviews and audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and sales, to gather data, assess performance, and develop actionable insights.
- Present financial analysis findings and recommendations to senior management, board members, and stakeholders clearly and concisely.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing financial expertise, analyzing trends, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, presentations, and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior financial analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices to support their professional development.
- Stay current on industry trends, financial regulations, and best practices in financial analysis to continually improve analytical methodologies and drive business success.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced knowledge of financial analysis techniques, including financial modeling, ratio analysis, and valuation methods.
- Strong quantitative skills for interpreting complex financial data, performing scenario analysis, and deriving meaningful insights from financial reports.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Excel, financial modeling software, and data visualization tools, for effective analysis and presentation of financial information.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey financial analysis findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting enhances the ability to deliver accurate and timely financial insights for decision-making.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, with preference for SAP functional skills, is required to be successful in this role.
Job Experience
- Minimum of 8 years working experience, including 5 years of relevant experience, and 2 years in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is a plus.
Competencies
- Resilience
- Leadership
- Corporate Financing (Level 3)
- Investment Planning (Level 3)
- Financial Control (Level 3)
- CFA Chartered Financial Analyst (Level 3)
- CIMA Certified Investment Management Analyst (Level 3)
- Agility
- Building High-Performing Teams
- AI Fluency
- Providing Direction
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
- Professional degree in Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
