Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference
to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them
meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute
and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth
in ‎1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of
Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in
the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in
industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel,
Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction,
Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group
employs approximately ‎2000 people from ‎41 different nationalities, which
contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Job Purpose

Responsible for complete financial analysis based on different factors and to
provide report on financial performance. Plan, forecast and to give
recommendations for improvements.

Job Responsibilities

Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
* Report on financial performance and prepare presentations for regular managment reviews
* Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
* Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements/optimization
* Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and KPIs monitoring
* Work closely with the accounting department team to ensure accurate financial reporting
* Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
* Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
* Perform market research, data mining, and business intelligence
* Handle finance assignment required by management.
* Devise or apply independent models or tools to help verify results of analytical systems.
* Define or recommend model specifications or data collection methods.
* Maintain or modify all financial analytic models in use

Job Requirements

Qualifications
* CMA/ CFA or Financial Analysis Certification or similar designations preferred
* BA, BS, or B.Com degree required (Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics)
Experience
* ‎5+ years of business finance or other relevant experience
* Proven work experience in a quantitatively-heavy role
* Big ‎4 experience preferable
Knowledge & Skills
* High proficiency in financial modeling techniques and Strong analytical and data gathering skills
* Strong proficiency with Excel formulas and functions
* Proficiency with Power Point, including ThinkCell
* Familiarity with data query/data management tools (Access, Power BI, etc.) is preferred
* Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
* Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
* Knowledge of Power BI or OLAP tool is a plus.
At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great
things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion
for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values
of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you
wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.