Senior Financial Analyst - Finance - Kuwait

Job no: MRF11124
Location: Kuwait
Kuwait Head Office
Finance
Our multi-disciplined finance teams support and improve business performance
while maintaining effective and robust control. We have teams working within
our retail divisions; reviewing financial performance, identifying trends,
spotting opportunities and supporting business planning and decision making.
In our Central Finance Team, business performance is recorded, reported and
analyzed on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Finance staff also play an
active role in the review and enhancement of business processes and technology
usage.
Role profile:
Our Senior Financial Analysts ensure senior managers within brands and head
office divisions remain commercially focused and are able to make strategic
business decisions based on accurate and timely reports. In this role you will
produce regular and ad hoc reports as well as analyse information and pro-
actively investigate any additional management information requirements.
Retail is a fast-paced industry and working in a financial role in this
environment calls for candidates who can work quickly and accurately, think
ahead and react to change.
This is a varied and diverse role which will enable professional qualified
accountants to make a valuable contribution to the growth of not only their
own brand or division, but to Alshaya as a whole.

The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:
* Produce monthly financial and management information for the Business areas and financial controllers.
* Monitor KPI Business areas.
* Assist with the strategic plans, annual budgets and short / long term forecasts.
* Prepare briefing material to support the planning and quarterly Business review processes.
* Develop and deliver presentations to support Business cases, expenditure proposals and decisions.
* Liaise with Business heads and other key management.
* Liaise with Senior Management to investigate and analyse the management information requirements of Business and support groups.
* Support the Controller of Management Accounts / Finance Manager in his/her financial responsibilities.

Qualification(s):
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
* A master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics is desirable.
* Additional certifications in Finance or Accounting such as ACCA, CPA, CFA is desirable.

Experience:
* A minimum of ‎5 years experience in Financial Analysis.
* Experience within the retail or FMCG sectors is preferred.
* In-depth knowledge of Business Planning and Forecasting processes.
* Advanced Excel & PowerPoint Skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
About Us:
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established
in Kuwait in ‎1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya
Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering
customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands,
including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle
Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C,
Victoria's Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe,
with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well
as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty,
Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group
colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and
brand experiences.

Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving retail portfolio
reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and
restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online,
Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to
be.
Advertised: ‎28 Jun ‎2022 Arab Standard Time
Application close: ‎27 Jul ‎2022 Arab Standard Time