Business Finance Analyst

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business, financial, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor store, regional, and business unit performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Evaluate revenue, gross margin, operating costs, productivity, and profitability across business operations.
• Perform variance analysis by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical trends.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports and management dashboards.
• Develop business performance reports and executive presentations for the Director's Office.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of business reports.
• Enhance reporting standards and automate reporting processes wherever possible.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Support budget monitoring and variance reporting across departments and business units.
• Analyze budget performance and highlight key business drivers impacting results.
• Provide analytical support during business planning and forecasting exercises.
• Conduct feasibility studies and business case evaluations for new projects, investments, and expansion initiatives.
• Support profitability analysis for stores, products, categories, and operational initiatives.
• Assist management in evaluating commercial opportunities and strategic business decisions.
• Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses as required by management.
• Convert complex business data into meaningful insights using analytical tools and reporting techniques.
• Identify reporting gaps and recommend improvements in business processes and operational controls.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and other business functions to improve data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Support initiatives that enhance business efficiency, productivity, and decision-making through data-driven analysis.
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational challenges and provide analytical support.
• Present findings, reports, and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.
• Support cross-functional projects by providing business insights and analytical expertise.

Qualifications & Experience

• Semi-qualified or fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), preferably with a strong foundation in accounting, finance, budgeting, reporting, and business analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Business Analysis, MIS Reporting, Retail Operations Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Experience in retail, home furnishing, building materials, or multi-branch business operations will be preferred.
• Experience in preparing management reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret business and operational data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, and financial analysis).
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for executive reporting and presentations.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar enterprise applications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Pay: From AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(S)

• Are you a Semi-Qualified or Fully Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)?
• How many years of experience do you have in Business Analysis, MIS Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Commercial Finance?
• Do you have experience preparing management dashboards, MIS reports, and executive presentations for senior management?
• Do you have experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis?