Senior Financial Analyst

Seddiqi Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Seddiqi Holding is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning and budgeting for its non-retail business. Key responsibilities include budgetary control, financial modeling, and business intelligence reporting. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, preferably in the UAE's real estate/service/retail sectors, and must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, alongside excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of Financial Planning and Analysis experience.
• Preferably experience in Real Estate/Service/Retail Industry/Holding Company environment in UAE/Middle East.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive strategic insights.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Support in driving compliance to the internal budget control process within the non-retail business.
• Assist with the periodic Group & Non-retail business units budgetary planning cycle.
• Support in preparation of financial models to support different budget and forecasting scenarios.
• Provide ongoing support on the defined management reports for the Group & non-retail business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial planning

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Seddiqi Holding is a Family-owned and managed company with a unique, diversified portfolio of businesses and brands across numerous sectors. The business includes Ahmed Seddiqi, Seddiqi Properties, Swiss Watch Services and Mizzen.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst who will be responsible to assist and support the financial planning and budgeting process at Seddiqi Holding for the non-retail business and the Group. The role will also be responsible to support in the preparation of accurate monthly financial dashboards, assist in cost-benefit analysis of new business proposals, and in preparing monthly financial review presentations

Key Responsibilities:

Budgetary control

• Support in driving compliance to the internal budget control process within the non-retail business; and support other cost-saving measures
• Assist with the periodic Group & Non-retail business units budgetary planning cycle as per management requirements, and in maintaining budgeting templates to support the smooth execution of the budget planning process
• Support in periodic and adhoc budget revision as per management requirements
• Support in monitoring the budget and spend of the non-retail vertical, and preparing dashboards for the monthly reviews

Financial Planning

• Assist in preparation of financial models to support different budget and forecasting scenarios
• Support with financial feasibility analysis for the new business expansion opportunities including joint ventures, and provide recommendations to the Manager
• Support in monitoring the operational and financial risks on an ongoing basis

Business Intelligence

• Provide ongoing support on the defined management reports for the Group & non-retail business and assist with any additional ad-hoc analysis requests on performance received by management/ or other departments
• Communicate results and recommendations to senior management for improvements that will lead to cost reduction, revenue generation and streamlining operations
• Prepare MIS reports as per the reporting calendar timeline for the non-retail business and the Group.

Operations and Performance

• Provide recommendation on opportunities for automation and efficiencies within the scope of work
• Support with SAP master data management, Cost Center/ Profit Center creation as required
• Support the Due Diligence committee (DDC) expense approval process

About You:

• 3 to 5 years of Financial Planning and Analysis experience.
• Preferably experience in Real Estate/Service/Retail Industry/Holding Company environment in UAE/Middle East
• Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive strategic insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is mandatory
• Knowledge of SAP and Power BIis a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)

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