Senior Finance Analyst - M&S - Dubai, UAE
Al Futtaim Private Company LLC, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.
As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.
Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.
JOB PURPOSE:
Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Prepare strategic plan, annual budget and quarterly forecasts in co-ordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders along with action plan to deliver the Plan, Budget and Forecasts
• Upload Plan, Budget and Forecast into relevant systems
• Prepare / manage presentations for Marks & Spencer Leadership
MIS and Other financial Reporting
• Regular operational and financial performance reports to relevant stakeholders
• Comprehensive analysis of the variances with budget and prior year performances and suggest action plan for improvement
• Provide adhoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Enhance automation to improve efficiencyMonth End Activities
• Work closely with the shared service Control team to ensure accurate accounting during month and year end
Business Partnering
• Business Partner to other departments within Marks & Spencer on any required topics
• Work closely with the Food department to produce reporting and analysis as required
Investment appraisal
• Support Finance Manager to produce business cases and investment analysis for key business decision
Job Specification
Minimum Qualification/Experience: CPA/ACCA/equivalent post-qualified with 5 years’ experience or Commerce graduate with 8 years’ experience
Experience: The candidate should have adequate working knowledge of budgeting, financial / management reporting and taxation in Middle East preferably in retail sector.
Technical Skills:Expert working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and good working knowledge of other MS office packages
Specific skills : Knowledge of accounting software packages, preferably ERP such as SAP
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