Finance Analyst

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Analyst to join our team in the Gulf region. The ideal candidate should have 4-8 years of experience in financial analysis and reporting, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and decision support
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or accounting.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience in financial analysis and reporting
• Proven knowledge of product costing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure