Financial Planning Analyst

Date Posted:
‎2023-‎04-‎16
Country:
United Arab Emirates
Location:
Otis L.L.C, 37th floor, The One Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates
Strategic Responsibilities
* Provides management information and insights on all dimensions of business performance to facilitate discussion and decision making, both on a periodic basis and for ad-hoc management requests.
* Provides inputs and supports the preparation of the annual budget for own department, tracks expenditure and ensures adherence to the budget.
* Supports the development of the workforce plan for own department by providing inputs based on workload analysis and forecasting trends.
* Assists in the implementation of Otis's vision, mission and cultural values across all employee groups in the department.
* Implements and monitors approved department policies, procedures and controls so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering quality, cost-effective services.
Core Responsibilities
* Prepares the financial analysis for monthly management reports, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and long term strategic plans for all Otis - Middle East entities.
* Monitors key business indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of change or negative variances and provide recommendations to management to facilitate decision making.
* Executes benchmarking analysis, financial analysis, commentaries and presentations for executive review meetings including regional/EMEA reviews.
* Responsible for reporting on Otis - Entity's business & variance analysis of financial results, planning updates, management highlights and development of pipeline projects status updates.
* Drive controls on the annual budget and strategic plan processes including agreement on assumptions, consolidation, analyzing Otis - Entity's submissions, communicating financial targets and strategic plan platforms.
* Prepares executive story boarding, business review presentations, management updates on forecasts, budgets & strategic financial plan.
* Manages the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting and reporting process for all Otis - Middle East entities.
* Participates in the development of complex financial models for consolidation and variance analysis, what if scenarios/sensitivity analysis based on business drivers.
Self-Management
* Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year.
* Identifies the training and development requirements for self and agrees on them with the reporting manager to ensure that the required trainings are arranged and attended.
* Strives to achieve the highest levels of proficiency on all the competencies and skills required to perform the role.
* Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
* Master's degree in Finance/Accounting is preferred
Professional Certifications
* Relevant certification such as Chartered Certified Accountant (CCA) or equivalent is preferred
Years of Experience
* Minimum of ‎5 years of relevant experience in performing financial planning at an enterprise level for a matrixed organization
Language Skills
* Fluent written and spoken English essential, Arabic preferred
Otis is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. To
request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a
special need or a disability, please contact us at
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.