Detailed Job Specifications
1. Financial Planning and Analysis
• Develop Target Operating Model's based on internal inputs and external market factors
• Coordinate and prepare the strategic and financial plans and forecasts in accordance with global and regional guidelines
• Work closely with HR Functional areas/ Senior Accountant on the pyramid planning process
• Prepare planning and reporting for other costs in close collaboration with the heads of function (budget owners)
• Continuously seeking to ensure local business processes are optimized to manage costs and maintain the infrastructure necessary to support growth
• Work closely with the Head of Finance on scenario planning
• Consolidating data from separate geographies into the ‘Middle East’ for submission
• Preparation of Regional submission decks
• Act as a Change agent for the FIM Planning roll out by working closely with Global and in turn providing the relevant local training and support to the office
• Work closely with the Commercial team to identify and track variances
2. Reporting:
• Provide timely and meaningful management reporting for the partner group and ensure that the reporting continually evolves to meet the needs of the business
• Continually update and evolve reporting to tell a compelling story and engage the end-user using available tools
• Support the Client Portfolio Committee (CPC) with relevant analysis and monitoring to aid decisions taken by them on client investments
• Analyze cost variances to budget and report to functional managers to ensure accuracy, highlight potential issues and avoid cost overruns
• Support Partners and Principals with PA or client specific reporting on a monthly or ad hoc basis.
• Support the Head of Finance with ad-hoc financial analysis’ and act as a source for the local office management reporting and analysis needs
3. Firm performance in collaboration with the Head of Finance and Heads of Functions
• Working closely with Commercial Manager, implement pipeline and process to enhance forward look on business performance
• Partner closely with the ME Commercial Manager, provide back up and together identify opportunities to streamline processes
• Continuously identifying and implementing programs for reducing "Other costs" and profit improvement measures. Also responsible for office Capital Expenditures budgets
• Prepare monthly reports to monitor other costs and address questions for the Heads of Functions; early detection of potential overruns
• Maximize purchasing efficiencies through local, regional, and global programs whenever possible
Essential skills:
• Excellent written and oral communication; must have the ability to partner and communicate well at all levels within the organization
• Should exhibit strong analytical skills, structured and accurate
• Ability to see the big picture and provide support to Head of Finance and Office Leadership, but also be hands on and willing to get involved in the detail where necessary
• Strong time management skills needed to work towards aggressive deadlines and fluctuating priorities
• Independent work style, with strong organization capabilities
Desirable Skills & Attributes:
• Multinational experience preferably with a US company
• International experience a plus
• Experience with Oracle, Business Objects and other Accounting and Analysis Tools
• Flexibility to work in an environment that has short-term shifts in priorities to meet a diverse customer base
Send resume to soor@jobs-n-jobs.com
1. Financial Planning and Analysis
• Develop Target Operating Model's based on internal inputs and external market factors
• Coordinate and prepare the strategic and financial plans and forecasts in accordance with global and regional guidelines
• Work closely with HR Functional areas/ Senior Accountant on the pyramid planning process
• Prepare planning and reporting for other costs in close collaboration with the heads of function (budget owners)
• Continuously seeking to ensure local business processes are optimized to manage costs and maintain the infrastructure necessary to support growth
• Work closely with the Head of Finance on scenario planning
• Consolidating data from separate geographies into the ‘Middle East’ for submission
• Preparation of Regional submission decks
• Act as a Change agent for the FIM Planning roll out by working closely with Global and in turn providing the relevant local training and support to the office
• Work closely with the Commercial team to identify and track variances
2. Reporting:
• Provide timely and meaningful management reporting for the partner group and ensure that the reporting continually evolves to meet the needs of the business
• Continually update and evolve reporting to tell a compelling story and engage the end-user using available tools
• Support the Client Portfolio Committee (CPC) with relevant analysis and monitoring to aid decisions taken by them on client investments
• Analyze cost variances to budget and report to functional managers to ensure accuracy, highlight potential issues and avoid cost overruns
• Support Partners and Principals with PA or client specific reporting on a monthly or ad hoc basis.
• Support the Head of Finance with ad-hoc financial analysis’ and act as a source for the local office management reporting and analysis needs
3. Firm performance in collaboration with the Head of Finance and Heads of Functions
• Working closely with Commercial Manager, implement pipeline and process to enhance forward look on business performance
• Partner closely with the ME Commercial Manager, provide back up and together identify opportunities to streamline processes
• Continuously identifying and implementing programs for reducing "Other costs" and profit improvement measures. Also responsible for office Capital Expenditures budgets
• Prepare monthly reports to monitor other costs and address questions for the Heads of Functions; early detection of potential overruns
• Maximize purchasing efficiencies through local, regional, and global programs whenever possible
Essential skills:
• Excellent written and oral communication; must have the ability to partner and communicate well at all levels within the organization
• Should exhibit strong analytical skills, structured and accurate
• Ability to see the big picture and provide support to Head of Finance and Office Leadership, but also be hands on and willing to get involved in the detail where necessary
• Strong time management skills needed to work towards aggressive deadlines and fluctuating priorities
• Independent work style, with strong organization capabilities
Desirable Skills & Attributes:
• Multinational experience preferably with a US company
• International experience a plus
• Experience with Oracle, Business Objects and other Accounting and Analysis Tools
• Flexibility to work in an environment that has short-term shifts in priorities to meet a diverse customer base
Send resume to soor@jobs-n-jobs.com
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