Senior Financial Analyst

Sr. Financial Analyst

Role Scope and Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Insights

• Lead and deliver complex financial analyses including variance analysis, trend analysis, scenario modelling, business case evaluations and strategic initiatives.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights to support management decision‑making.
• Identify key risks and opportunities, recommending mitigating actions and value‑creation initiatives.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Own and lead key elements of monthly forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning cycles for assigned MEA businesses or functions.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and robustness of assumptions, proactively challenging inputs and outcomes.
• Prepare and present financial performance narratives, dashboards, and KPI analyses for regional and senior leadership forums.

Business Partnering

• Act as a lead finance partner to MEA stakeholders across commercial, supply chain, and functional teams.
• Support commercial and operational initiatives through profitability analysis, cost optimization, and investment evaluation.
• Influence decisions through strong financial acumen and data‑driven storytelling, without formal people‑management responsibility.

Reporting & Governance

• Ensure high standards of accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial reporting, in line with internal policies and control frameworks.
• Act as a key point of contact for audit requests, reviews, and issue resolution within scope.
• Drive discipline in documentation, assumptions, and methodologies used across financial analyses.

Process Optimization & Capability Building

• Identify and lead opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation across finance activities.
• Actively contribute to and shape MEA Finance Transformation priorities, bringing best practices and forward‑looking solutions.
• Provide regular coaching, guidance, and informal leadership to Financial Analysts and Senior Financial Analyst I roles, acting as a functional role model.

Independence & Decision‑Making

• Operates with very high autonomy, professional judgment, and accountability.
• Leads complex analytical workstreams and cross‑functional initiatives independently.
• Anticipates issues, drives solutions proactively, and escalates strategically when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification (CMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, commercial finance, or controlling.
• Experience working in a matrix, multinational environment; MEA exposure is preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Advanced analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools is an advantage.
• Deep understanding of performance management, financial controls, and business drivers.
• Strong ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and tight timelines in a fast‑paced environment.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong strategic and commercial acumen with a challenging and forward‑thinking mindset.
• Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders across levels and functions.
• Highly resilient, detail‑driven, and comfortable acting as a finance reference point in a changing environment.

Experience Level

Senior Level