Sr. Financial Analyst

Role Scope and Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Insights

• Conduct and document complex financial analyses including variance analysis trend analysis scenario modelling and business case evaluations.
• Translate financial data into clear actionable insights to support management decisionmaking.
• Identify key risks and opportunities recommending mitigating actions and valuecreation initiatives.

Planning Forecasting & Performance Management

• Support and/or coordinate monthly forecasting budgeting and longrange planning cycles for assigned MEA businesses or functions.
• Prepare and review financial performance packs dashboards and KPI analyses for regional leadership.
• Ensure forecast accuracy challenge assumptions and drive accountability with business partners.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted 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 datadriven storytelling without formal authority.

Reporting & Governance

• Ensure timely accurate and compliant financial reporting in line with internal policies and control frameworks.
• Support internal and external audit requirements as needed.
• Maintain and enhance documentation for financial processes analyses and methodologies.

Process Optimization & Capability Building

• Identify opportunities for process improvements standardization and automation across finance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with MEA Finance Transformation objectives.
• Provide guidance coaching or informal training to less experienced financial analysts acting as a role model for best practices.

Independence & DecisionMaking

• Operates with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment.
• Leads analytical workstreams and complex assignments independently.
• Escalates issues appropriately while proactively proposing solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

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

Experience

• 57 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

• Strong analytical criticalthinking and problemsolving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of financial principles performance management and internal controls.
• Ability to manage complexity prioritize effectively and deliver under tight deadlines.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong business acumen with a proactive improvementoriented mindset.
• Clear and confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Detailoriented resilient and comfortable operating in a fastchanging environment.