Financial analysis specialist Jobs in Makkah

Join Flow Progressive Logistics as a Financial Analyst!
Are you ready to play a crucial role in financial planning and analysis? At Flow Logistics, we pride ourselves on our commitment to operational excellence, safety, and innovation. We are looking for a Financial Analyst responsible for supporting our financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare periodic financial reports, dashboards, and management presentations. Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and key financial risks.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts while monitoring budget utilization and providing variance explanations.
• Business Support: Provide financial insights for decision-making, including profitability analyses and cost-benefit analyses.
• Data Accuracy & Controls: Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data while maintaining compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancing financial reporting processes and collaborate on system improvements.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Support adherence to accounting standards and assist in financial control reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or budgeting.
• Professional certification (CFA, CMA, CPA) is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Join us at Flow Logistics, where we believe in investing in our people and continuously improving our services. Be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to delivering results with integrity and passion. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of logistics in Saudi Arabia!

Job Purpose
Support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis activities to help the business track performance and make informed decisions. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Support annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning activities. Maintain and update planning templates and financial models. Consolidate inputs from business units and ensure completeness and consistency. Track performance vs plan and escalate key variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Financial Analysis & Decision Support: Perform variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast) and identify key drivers. Support cost optimization and operational performance analysis. Assist with pricing, margin, and profitability analysis when required. Support trade promotion tracking, including pre/post promo evaluation. Monitor trade spend and highlight trends and compliance gaps.
• Management Reporting & Insights: Prepare monthly dashboards, reporting packs, and performance summaries. Support business review presentations with clear insights and commentary. Ensure reporting accuracy through data validation and controls.
• Business Partnership & Collaboration: Work with Supply Chain, Sales, HR, and Operations on planning and reporting needs. Support ad-hoc analysis and projects assigned by the FP&A leadership.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Support automation and process improvements in FP&A reporting and planning. Use ERP (*, SAP) and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) for reporting and analysis. Suggest improvements to reduce cycle time and improve data quality.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, finance, or financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills; financial modeling knowledge is preferred.
• Experience with SAP and Power BI/Tableau is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

What Sets Us Apart

• Career Growth & Learning: Structured training, mentorship, and cross-functional development opportunities.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to initiatives supporting food security, sustainability, and digital transformation.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where ideas are valued, teamwork thrives, and a positive culture inspires success.
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive medical and life insurance, health benefits, and programs that support work-life balance.
• Innovation & Impact: Access to advanced technology, process automation, and modern operations that drive operational excellence.