Senior Finance Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
  
• Analyze monthly financial performance and identify key variances against budget and forecasts.
  
• Develop financial models to support strategic business decisions.
  
• Provide profitability analysis by business unit, branch, product, and department.
  

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
  
• Design and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reports.
  
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards.
  

Business Performance Analysis

• Monitor revenue, expenses, gross margins, and operational performance.
  
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance.
  
• Perform cost-benefit analysis and support investment decisions.
  
• Evaluate new business initiatives and expansion opportunities from a financial perspective.
  

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Monitor departmental budgets and spending.
  
• Recommend cost optimization initiatives without compromising operational efficiency.
  
• Track capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX).
  

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable financial regulations.
  
• Strengthen internal financial controls and risk management processes.
  
• Support internal and external audit activities.
  
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
  

Data Analysis & Systems

• Extract, analyze, and interpret financial data from ERP systems.
  
• Develop automated reports and financial dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar BI tools.
  
• Improve reporting processes through automation and process optimization.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with department heads to monitor financial performance.
  
• Provide financial guidance to support operational and strategic decisions.
  
• Collaborate with HR, Procurement, Operations, and Sales teams on financial planning initiatives.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Professional qualification: CA / CMA / ACCA (Mandatory)
  
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  
• MBA (Finance) is an added advantage.
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, or corporate finance.
  
• Experience in healthcare, retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or multi-branch organizations is preferred.
  
• GCC experience is an advantage.
  

Required Skills

• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
  
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
  
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business analytics.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial Models).
  
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho, or Odoo.
  
• Knowledge of Power BI or Tableau is highly desirable.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis
  
• Strategic Thinking
  
• Business Acumen
  
• Data Interpretation
  
• Budget Management
  
• Cost Optimization
  
• Risk Assessment
  
• Commercial Awareness
  
• Leadership & Collaboration
  
• Attention to Detail
  
• Time Management
  

Preferred Certifications

• CA (Chartered Accountant)
  
• CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
  
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
  
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  
• Collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic financial decision-making within a growing organization.