Financial Reporting Analyst- Egypt

Who we are
We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than ‎600
stores, ‎300 brands and over ‎65 years of experience in the region, we have
become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering
service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are
moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the
Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the
fingertips of customers everywhere.
To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class
team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we
aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our
operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of
exploring new horizons together.
What you'll be doing
The job holder of this position is responsible for analyzing risks and
economic trends and guiding the business, to assist in measurement, planning
and forecasting of activities and implications on income statement and balance
sheet; and to develop, interpret and implement financial and accounting
concepts/ techniques for financial planning and control.

• Support Marketing and Sales Teams in preparing P&L projection for promotions and launches, analysis of financial viability of new openings and marketing budget follow-u


• Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry and economic conditions for use in making decisions


• Measure, plan and forecast Marketing activities and implications to income statement and balance sheet


• Develop Financial Strategic Planning as ‎3-Y Plan, strategic plan, Annual Plan & Quarterly Plan updates


• Review purchase cycle and analyze the Cash Flow on weekly basis to provide corrective actions if necessary


• Prepare the Monthly Tableau de Bord (TDB), the Budget and the revised Budget TDB from individual company TDBs


• Prepare analysis and recommendations on monthly financial figures from business units compared to budget and last year and issue reports as required by the management


• Provide analysis and recommendations on annual and revised budgets, challenge assumption and propose revisions


• Arrange, observe and control the P&L, balance sheet and Interest rate parity (IRP) and recommend action


• Assemble spreadsheets and draw charts and graphs used to illustrate technical reports


• Build and manage a comprehensive KPI's model (Financial & Business) in line with Company's objectives and captures all relevant info needed to manage the business


• Run a GAP analysis to maintain financial standards as budgeted and process revisions


• Prepare operating budgets based on previous figures or estimated revenue and expense reports


• Review actuals against the budget performances and prepare reports explaining budgets deviations


• Develop and improve processes related to expenditure, appropriate financial methods to better evaluate and measure performance


• Take the data generated by the Accounting Department (input) and transform it into meaningful management information


• Analyze and follow-up of all management and financial indicators


• Provide Internal Control, ensure compliance with all Group Policies & Procedures and assist departments in running their businesses


• Support monthly closing process, preparation of journal entries, compilation of financial statements and analysis of financial activity


• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of developments in the fields of business, finance, and economic theory, to drive continuous improvement of financial reports and to evaluate their impact on the business


• Provide analytical support to various treasury or cross-function initiatives and ad hoc projects


• Participate in new projects by processing simulations for new joint ventures and preparing business plans, study of the cash flow and P&L


• Prepare and monitor the performance of internal rate of return (IRR) studies for proposed outlets and new products
  What you 'll need to succeed
  Fluent English
  ‎6-‎8 years of experience in Finance & Analysis
  BSc/BA in accounting or a related finance field.
  (ACCA, CPA, CMA) is a plus.
  Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Modeling & Analytics).
  What we can offer you
  With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your
  journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities
  and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal
  mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are
  extraordinary, every day.
  We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive
  benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution,
  remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
  To view all our perks and benefits, click here.