Job Description

Overview of the role: To assist in preparing Strategic Financial Planning (budgeting & forecasting), monthly closing of books of account, generating financial reports and analysis, and financial reconciliation across all operating markets (MENA & SEA) for the Al Futtaim Retail Division.

What you will do:

1. Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare strategic plan, annual budget (zero based) 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 presentations for Retail and Group Leadership

2. 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 efficiency

3. Anaplan

• Upload of budgets and forecasts using Anaplan

• Developing reports and dashboards using Anaplan

Skills

What you will need:

• Finance degree with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role

• CA/CMA/CFA/CPA (in process or completed) would be a plus

• Expert working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and good working knowledge of other MS office packages

• Experience with SAP ERP, BPC and/or Anaplan

• Prior work experience in budgeting, financial/management reporting, and taxation in Middle East and Southeast Asia preferably in retail sector

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, planning and organizing skills and good business acumen

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