Senior Financial Analyst

About This Role

Job Objective:

To play a key role in supporting investment and strategic decision-making by preparing and analyzing advanced financial data, developing financial models, and monitoring portfolio performance ensuring sustainable growth, maximizing returns, and mitigating risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze periodic financial reports with clear, actionable insights for senior management.
• Analyze financial performance of subsidiaries and identify key variances and their root causes.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models (Three-Statement Models) for forecasting, budgeting, and valuation.
• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts in coordination with relevant departments.
• Conduct financial analysis including profitability, cash flow, and cost structure assessment.
• Perform valuation of investment opportunities using DCF, Comparable Companies, and Precedent Transactions methods.
• Execute sensitivity and scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of key assumption changes.
• Support due diligence processes and assess investment feasibility and risk-return profiles.
• Monitor investment portfolio performance and provide insights on returns, risks, and deviations.
• Develop dashboards and automate reporting using Power BI to enhance reporting efficiency and decision-making.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in building advanced financial models (Three-Statement Modeling)
• Strong experience in financial valuation (DCF, Comparable Companies, Precedent Transactions)
• Financial statement and cash flow analysis
• Budgeting and financial forecasting
• Sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
• Basic knowledge of SQL or data analytics tools is a plus

Behavioral Skills

• Strategic thinking with the ability to align financial analysis with organizational objectives
• Strong presentation and communication skills in both Arabic and English
• Ability to simplify complex financial information
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively
• High attention to detail with strong commitment to deadlines

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics.

• 4–6 years of experience in financial analysis, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or within holding companies or investment environments.

• Professional Certifications (Preferred):

CFA, FMVA, CMA, or MBA.