Financial Analyst, Industrial Gases – Middle East and India

Job Description and Qualifications
Job Description and Qualifications
* Job purpose:
The incumbent will provide leadership in project analysis and related business
decision support activities for investment opportunities in the Middle East,
Egypt, Turkey and India Industrial Gases Group. The supported business
specialises in the supply of industrial gases via both dedicated plants and
pipeline networks to a wide range of industries and segments across the
region.
* Dimensions:
Air Products has had a presence in the Middle East and India through a
combination of wholly owned businesses and joint venture partnerships. Air
Products operates wholly owned entities in six countries across the region,
delivering revenues circa of $100MM. In addition, Air Products has ownership
interest in five joint venture companies.
* Principal Accountabilities:
* Taking leadership for project analysis and financial modelling in support of tender and contract negotiations, for both new business and rollover of existing business contracts. This will include cashflow analysis of often complex dynamics within capital investment appraisal projects, and may also include joint venture structuring and acquisition analysis.
* In addition, the incumbent will provide core financial support to deal structuring, risk assessment and will be a key participant in driving internal decisions and seeking approval in line with corporate policies and governance.
* The role requires the individual to have a strong interface with the Commercial team, Senior management, Engineering and with the Accounting, Treasury, Tax and Law functions.
* Knowledge and experience required:
* Bachelor's degree and/or financial qualification (ACCA/CIMA)
* Proven finance experience with previous exposure to investment appraisal analysis
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Good modelling skills and an ability to create an analysis from a "blank piece of paper" based on business discussions.
* Good systems knowledge (SAP, Analysis/BW) coupled with excellent Office skills
* High degree of initiative, ability to learn and efficiently manage multiple tasks
* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a challenging fast paced environment
* Strong communication skills and the ability to interact and communicate with all levels within the organization including senior management and other functions
* Languages: English (Good writing and communications skills) and Arabic
Req No.
42283BR
Employment Status
Full Time
Organization
Corporate
Business Sector / Division
Finance
Region
Multiple Regions
Country
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates