Financial Analyst (Dubai)

Aspen Holdings

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and report financial results for periodic operations, including revenues, margin analysis, product line profitability, operating profit, and balance sheet activities.

• Perform internal financial reporting, trend analysis, and variance analysis.

• Handle ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests.

• Support FPA Manager in various projects and programs, ensuring their successful completion.

• Set up, coordinate, and prepare monthly operating metrics and ratios, including creating graphs and charts.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variances

• Participate in annual operating and capital budget process, including budget consolidations.

• Assist FPA Manager in updating forecasts and tracking performance against targets.

• Prepare monthly variance analysis, comparing actual results to budgeted figures.

Financial Controls and Compliance

• Ensure the integrity of internal financial controls in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

• Assist FPA Manager and the team in addressing internal and external audit queries

Process Improvement and Development

• Identify and implement process improvements in operations infrastructure and financial reporting.

• Contribute to the development of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) deliverables, including reporting and budgeting processes.

• Support the decision-making process with daily reporting and analysis requirements relating to monthly operating and financial results, sales and bookings reports, monthly inventory turnover, business drivers, as well as written comments for executive presentation

Communication and Team Support

• Communicate with team members to gather necessary information for financial analysis and reporting.

• Assist in responding to basic inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding financial data.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong analytical skills with a keen ability to dissect and understand complex financial information.

• High level of accuracy and meticulousness in financial reporting and data analysis.

• Proactive in identifying issues and developing effective solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present financial data clearly to stakeholders at various levels.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the month-end close process, including reconciliation, variance analysis, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Proficiency in using financial software (preferably SAP + Power BI) and advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

• Understanding of industry-specific financial metrics, trends, and regulations relevant to the organization's sector.

• Understanding of financial compliance requirements and regulatory standards affecting financial reporting and analysis.