Financial Analyst

Job Summary The Financial Analyst is qualified finance business partner which partners with the business and the business LOBs to drive actionable analytics across all key areas. He/she is a link between finance and management, acting as trusted advisors, providing valuable analysis and insights to influence the decision-making process. Job Responsibilities - Financial activities including producing periodical reports, cash flow analysis, financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting - Developing financial models and providing financial forecasts - Supports on front-end and back-end activities as required - Analyzing financial performance, providing financial KPIs - Reporting back to management on the company’s finances, setting and checking targets - Provide analysis and commentary against weekly and monthly performance - Monitoring departmental activities, auditing and overseeing all regulatory compliances and tax affairs - Providing analysis and insight, linking financial reports to business strategies - Introducing effective commercial strategy - Implementing changes to ensure that key targets are met - Building and maintaining relationships with senior managers and their departments - Acting as a financial advisor – offering financial support to decision makers. Proactively contribute to the delivery of a high performing, customer focused finance service to the delivery unit or commissioning area Qualifications & Education Requirements - 5+ years of financial consulting or accounting experience - Substantial experience in a business partnering related role, capitalizing on opportunities to drive performance through collaboration - Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration or Accounting/Finance - MBA (optional/added advantage) - Certifications (added advantage): CFC, CPA, ACCA, ACA - English mandatory, Arabic is plus Skills - Utilizing the best financial analysis and modeling practices to inform business and financial d