Job purpose

Finance Analyst

• Control and report on freight out expenses to optimize logistics costs.
• Monitor and analyze personnel costs to ensure alignment with budgeted figures.
• Oversee general and administrative (G&A) expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage and maintain the BI tool for accurate data analysis and reporting.
• Prepare and submit budgeting figures in financial systems in a timely manner.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual figures.
• Prepare and communicate Flash Finance report
• Maintain and track accruals and provisions
• Consolidate financial files and reports for comprehensive analysis and review.
• Conduct reconciliation exercises to ensure data integrity
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for management review
• Participate in the development and enhancement of financial processes and tools
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis

Key Performance indicators:

• Qualitative :
• Autonomy & Agility
• Quality of internal and external relations
• Relevance of information/reports/forecasts
• Positive attitude and proactive approach
• Quantitative:
• Timely and accurate delivery of monthly KPIs, reporting and comments
• Ensure postings accuracy in Middle East entities
• Accuracy of information/reports/forecasts

Preferred Skills and experience

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Controlling
• 3/4 years of experience in Finance, ideally with Business Finance/Controlling experience
• High Controlling and Analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge of Financial reporting flows
• Excellent computer skills, including financial tools and ERP
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills
• High Communication skills and assertiveness/ agility and business acumen
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident, respect of deadlines and commitment