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About the Role

MBRF, a global leader in the food industry, is seeking a dedicated FP&A Analyst to join their team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a company focused on quality, innovation, and its people. The FP&A Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting, collaborating with commercial teams to drive informed business decisions. This is a full-time position within a dynamic and collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial forecasts and simulations, including Order-to-Cash (OTC) and soft close processes.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles, encompassing forecasting and cycle plan development.
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams to ensure alignment on targets and financial outlooks.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Analyze profitability by customer and product category through Customer P&L statements.
• Support trade investment and Gross to Net (G2N) tracking through the creation and maintenance of reports and dashboards.
• Maintain and update financial data within SAP and other relevant reporting tools.
• Execute basic financial and cost simulations for new business initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar finance role, with a preference for experience within the FMCG industry.
• Native Arabic speaker with proficient written and spoken English skills.
• Must be a Saudi national based in Jeddah.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, with a strong command of Excel.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills coupled with an analytical, result-oriented, and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Capability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Experience in financial forecasting, simulations, and planning cycles.
• Skills in preparing financial reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in profitability analysis, trade investment tracking, and G2N tracking.
• Experience with reporting tools and conducting cost simulations.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role offers opportunities for growth within a strong corporate culture.