Sr. Financial Analyst

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide insights and recommendations based on financial data analysis. In this pivotal role, you will support the Senior Manager in evaluating financial risks and preparing reports that guide business decisions. You will also develop financial models, conduct benchmarking, and prepare feasibility studies for new projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a competitive market, where your analytical skills will directly impact the organization's success and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or related fields.
• Proficient in ERP and Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results and monitor P&L variances for informed decision-making.
• Prepare reports and feasibility studies to support management decisions.

Skills

ERP

Excel

Financial forecasting

Corporate finance

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business Admin

Professional qualification in Business MBA or in Finance, ACA, CPA, CFA

Job description

Job Purpose:
The job holder will play a key role in research, analyzing financial information, and monitoring financial movements to support the Sr Manager Financial Analysis with analytics and recommendations to enable decision making.

Key Result Areas:

1. Analyse financial results, monitor P&L variances and identify trends to provide actionable insights that drive informed decision-making.
2. Support the Sr. Manager - Financial Analysis with preparation of reports that evaluate financial risks and ROI to aid the management in business decisions.
3. Prepare business and feasibility studies for new projects, acquisition and joint ventures to minimize risks and maximize returns.
4. Track implementation of process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the business to ensure effectiveness, sustainability and alignment with the organizational goals.
5. Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis to ensure financial strategies align with organizational goals.
6. Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc.) proactively to review during monthly discussions with budget holders.
7. Prepare weekly reports highlighting trends in catering industry and associated industries such as hospitality, aviation to support management decisions in staying relevant and competitive in a dynamic market.
8. Analyse and define impact of decisions and make recommendations relating to operational decisions such as buy/hire, outsource/inhouse to assess financial impact.
9. Prepare presentation and progress reports, on business performance and status of capex projects to facilitate timely completion.
10. Support budget holders with preparation of budget templates and providing training to gain understanding of key financial concepts.

Education Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business Admin
• Professional qualification in Business MBA or in Finance, ACA, CPA, CFA or working towards such qualifications is preferred.

Work Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field
• Big four Audit and forensic accounting experience is preferred.

Skills:
• Proficient in using ERP, Excel for analysis
• Well informed in current financial subjects, tax laws, money market and business environment
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• Problem solving ability.
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.