Manager- Lead Financial Analyst

Job Purpose:

Responsible to conduct regular detailed financial analysis, monitor performance metrics and report insights to provide a clear strategic view of financial health, allowing for informed financial decision making and solid growth.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct regular detailed and comprehensive financial analyses including forecasts, trends, risks and opportunities to allow for clear visibility of the financial performance.
• Update budgeting process, review budget performance and provide insights for cost control ensuring budget alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support the compilation and analysis of financial data and prepare financial reports and presentations highlighting key insights and trends.
• Ensure consistency in data reporting standards across different operations and reporting environments.
• Analyze and determine correlations between business performance KPIs including revenue, EBITDA, volumes and operational efficiency metrics.
• Provide reporting on performance metrics versus competitors and international standards.
• Review expenses and identify cost saving opportunities and process efficiency initiatives.
• Assist in supervising financial risks and periodically review mitigation strategies.
• Participate in the development of  financial models to support long term financial planning, analysis and forecasting.

Qualifications, experience and skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
• Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage
• A minimum of 6-8 of experience in a similar role
• Excellent experience in financial models, financial management, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Ability to comprehend numerical and statistical data
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in using financial softwares/tools and data analysis
• Ability to use IT applications to report, manipulate, design and analyse data.
• Experience with variety of other strategy management approaches and
• methodologies advantageous
• Analytical skills, including the ability to analyse problems and identify creative, realistic solutions