Manager MIS

athGADLANG; Dubai; On-site; AED 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to manage financial analysis, report preparation, and provide strategic guidance. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in finance management, with a Bachelor's or Master's in financial management and qualifications like CA or CFA. Key skills include strong financial literacy, effective communication, and proficiency with data visualization tools. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance management or MIS aspects.
• Experience with data visualization tools is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial analysis to support strategic plans.
• Prepare profit and loss analysis reports.
• Recommend cost-reduction solutions.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong financial literacy

Analytical and research skills

Budget and Report management skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in financial management

Chartered Accountant qualification

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Manage financial analysis in support of AAFS' strategic plans and provide analytical support where required.
• Prepare profit and loss analysis reports at the product and company/group level and submit the same to the Head-MIS.
• Manage cost analysis & cost calculation reports for the Group's business verticals.
• Monitor and review the financial information to ensure that they are consistent with statutory guidelines, and corporate governance aspects and make recommendations for efficiencies and service redesign.
• Assist Head - MIS in design and development of financial information system specifications and databases to input, store and disseminate information used in statistical analysis.
• Create and provide variance analysis reports of actual against the annual budget plan to the Head- MIS.
• Prepare plans and strategies for statistical and information aspects of the business area.
• Recommend cost-reductiorrsolutTons to the Head-MIS.
• Apply appropriate methodologies to the analysis and interpretation of financial data.
• Provide expert financial advice and proactive decision support in line with financial aspects. Ensure the finance systems and procedures meet all statutory requirements and support business needs.
• Manage data analysis for monthly reporting.
• Ensure consistent, robust, and reliable data is provided to Head-M!S for effective financial planning and budgeting for the overall Company.
• Support the development of integrated information systems to reduce the cost and complexity of managing required data from multiple systems for decision-making across the Group.
• Ensure financial systems are efficient, effective, and responsive to the evolving nature of the Group's businesses.
• Ad hoc assignments as required by the immediate line of authority.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in financial management.
• Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Additional certifications as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) would be an added advantage.

G. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance management or MIS aspects.

H. CORE COMPETENCIES.

• Effective communication.
• Strong financial literacy.
• Strong knowledge of strategic financial planning principles.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Budget and Report management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to build professional relationships with internal and external customers.

I. SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Business Communication English (Oral & Written), Arabic would be an added advantage.
• UAE driving license would be an added advantage.
• Computer Proficiency: MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint is a must. Experience with data visualization tools such as Power Bl, Tableau etc. is advantageous.