Business Analyst | Al Futtaim
Company Name: Al Futtaim
Qualification: Masters & Bachelors Degree
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary Range: 12,000 AED – 15,000 AED
Company Size: 500 – 1000 Employees
Other Benefits: Medical Insurance | Bonus
Employment: Full Time
About Company
We are the one-stop shop for today’s savvy property investor looking for the best property investment opportunities in the world with no boundaries. Our companies goal is to be the market leader for UK and overseas property investment by developing an unparalleled global portfolio of secure investment opportunities delivered with a property investment advisory service second to none. Our property investment opportunities are geared towards the arm-chair property investor.
All of our opportunities are structured in an ‘Investor-Friendly’ configuration, delivered with turn-key management solutions giving you the peace of mind that you can sit back whilst your investment delivers a residual income and capital growth.
Job Description/Role
What You Will Do
Business / Financial Planning
- Support and / or manage business / financial planning, including but not limited to strategic planning, budgeting, and quarterly forecasting in coordination with Group / Retail Finance and business stakeholders. Business / Finance planning process include guidelines, timelines, formats / templates, central inputs, analysis, consolidation, reviews, presentation, Anaplan upload, SAP & BPC validation etc.
- Manage fortnightly Cash forecasting in coordination with relevant stakeholders
Management Reporting & Financial Analysis
- Prepare, analyze, and circulate daily, weekly, and monthly management information reports
- Develop new reports and continuous improvement of existing reports
- Support in testing and automation of management information / business intelligence reports
- Variance analysis and initiate corrective actions
- Support with adhoc financial information, analysis, and support for business functions and stores
- Prepare business or management review presentations
Business Partnering
- Participate, support, or lead initiatives / projects to drive business performance and efficiencies
- Proactively communicate key variances, risks and opportunities to relevant stakeholders for corrective actions
- Collaborate with and support business navigation community for performance improvements
Fixed Assets
- Plan, coordinate, procure approval for capital expenditure
- Manage Asset creation, capitalization, transfer, verification, and disposal of Fixed Assets
- Prepare and circulate Capex Tracker / Fixed Assets Register
- Provide samples, analysis, schedules, and information for internal and external audits
Inventory
- Manage inventory posting, reconciliations and alignment across systems
- Carry out regular inventory analysis to support liquidation
- Provide samples, analysis, schedules, and information for internal and external audits
Business Development, Feasibility Studies, Investment Committee, Approvals
- Participate in Market Potential Development Projects, prepare feasibility reports, investment committee presentations and procure approvals for new projects / investments
- Participate or support business development initiatives / projects like gift cards, BNPL etc.
- Support to prepare post completion reviews or evaluations
- Plan and maintain tracker for pre-operative expenses
Required Skills To Be Successful
- Strong computer skills – including ERP knowledge (preferably SAP, Navision) and advanced MS-Excel knowledge
- Good analytical and presentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Financial modelling and problem-solving skills.
What Equips You For The Role
- MBA / ACA / CFA with 3 years’ experience in above roles preferably in Retail
- Knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software (preferably ERP – SAP and Navision)
- Desirable to have detailed know how of the IKEA concept and working methods
- Planning, organizing, responsible, analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills