Financial Analysis Specialist📣 Job Ad

Join Chalhoub Group as a Senior Analyst in Financial Planning & Analysis
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. This role is essential in analyzing risks and economic trends, guiding the business in measurement, planning, and forecasting. You will work closely with operational sales and marketing managers to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial information for forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions.
• Support marketing and sales in preparing P&L projections for promotions and launches.
• Review the purchase cycle and analyze weekly Cash Flow.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and analyze variances against budgets.
• Manage financial indicators and maintain internal control for compliance.

Requirements:

• English proficiency level.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in financial planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance.

What We Offer:
Competitive benefits package including health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts.

Chalhoub Group values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Overview: A leading Talent Acquisition Company in Saudi Arabia is actively seeking a Financial Analyst to be based in Saudi Arabia. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in analyzing financial data to support our operational and strategic initiatives. You will work collaboratively with various departments to ensure financial accuracy and enable effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret financial data to provide insights for business performance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted results.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results to forecasts and budget.
• Support management in financial planning and analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Assemble, summarize, and analyze financial data to structure reports on budgets, forecasts, and trends.
• Conduct variance analysis, comparing actual results with budgets to determine financial performance.
• Track financial status by analyzing trends and forecast models for Research Operations.
• Develop business models to support Core Labs and Research Platforms at Research Operations office of VPR.
• Perform business studies on past, current, and projected financial performance to inform future forecasts.
• Utilize advanced spreadsheets to analyze financial data and support strategic decision-making.

Competencies:

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI reporting.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting
• 4+ years of experience in management reporting and analysis
• Ability to assemble and analyze data to create reports: Budgets, Forecasts, Variance analysis, Reconciliation, Monthly closing.
• Knowledge of and experience in calculating the cost of service to generate revenue
• Advanced Excel skills and Power BI.
• Experience with SAP and Ariba