Analyst Financial Planning And Analysis

Atlantis Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Financial Analyst to assist with budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with management, analyze variances, and contribute to strategic financial planning. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills are essential, along with proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Business sense with operational focus and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Analyze significant variances from the budget and forecast to actual results.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

Organizational skills

Strong drive to improve processes

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality

Job description

• Assist in the coordination and preparation of the annual operating budget, capital investment budget and the monthly rolling forecast.
• Act as a liaison between operating groups and the Financial Planning and Analysis department to receive timely budget and/or forecast submissions as well as any other required information
• Assist to ensure transparency and understanding of all aspects of reporting
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports as required
• Work with operating entities to analyze significant variances from the budget and forecast to actual results
• Work closely with the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to develop and improve processes to ensure all data is accurate and up to date and integrated with the Financial reporting process
• Help to monitor staff productivity and identify both service and bottom-line areas of improvement for the business.
• Undertake analytical methodology to review operations and results and to assist with identifying areas of improvement
• Assist with evaluating all components of the decision-making process: costs, benefits, risks and chances for success
• Incorporate plans to train and support end users to ensure accurate reporting
• Be involved in reviewing financial analysis including but not limited to, cost/benefit, breakeven, NPV, ROI, IRR etc.
• Develop project plans to include analytical methodologies, identifying data and resource requirements and setting timelines and deliverables
• Communicate on a regular basis with other divisions in the operation and the Finance department to resolve any issues
• Assist Senior Management to prepare financial and strategic plans/presentations
• Perform other ad hoc financial analyses projects as and when they arise.
  
  

About The Role

• Assist in the coordination and preparation of the annual operating budget, capital investment budget and the monthly rolling forecast.
• Act as a liaison between operating groups and the Financial Planning and Analysis department to receive timely budget and/or forecast submissions as well as any other required information
• Assist to ensure transparency and understanding of all aspects of reporting
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports as required
• Work with operating entities to analyze significant variances from the budget and forecast to actual results
• Work closely with the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to develop and improve processes to ensure all data is accurate and up to date and integrated with the Financial reporting process
• Help to monitor staff productivity and identify both service and bottom-line areas of improvement for the business.
• Undertake analytical methodology to review operations and results and to assist with identifying areas of improvement
• Assist with evaluating all components of the decision-making process: costs, benefits, risks and chances for success
• Incorporate plans to train and support end users to ensure accurate reporting
• Be involved in reviewing financial analysis including but not limited to, cost/benefit, breakeven, NPV, ROI, IRR etc.
• Develop project plans to include analytical methodologies, identifying data and resource requirements and setting timelines and deliverables
• Communicate on a regular basis with other divisions in the operation and the Finance department to resolve any issues
• Assist Senior Management to prepare financial and strategic plans/presentations
• Perform other ad hoc financial analyses projects as and when they arise.
  
  

About You

• Business sense with an operational focus; ability to apply a high level of logic to any given situation and can work both independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor s degree in Hospitality would be an advantage but not essential
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at a time
• Ability to work well under time pressure
• Strong drive to improve processes and productivity
• Strong sense of urgency
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Fluent in English
• Hospitality experience (preferred)
  

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