Financial Analyst

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Project wise Performance Tracking: Maintain project wise detailed profitability statements for ongoing projects, tracking revenue, costs, and profit. Compare estimated cost and profitability against actual results of each projects and report to the higher management on a monthly basis.
- Cost Tracking: Track all relevant expenses, including direct and indirect costs, overhead expenses, and fixed and variable costs.
- Variance Analysis: Analyze the variances for each project and investigate the reasons behind them. Provide recommendations for corrective actions when necessary.
- Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough cost analysis to identify areas where cost savings can be achieved and cost overruns can be mitigated.
- Overhead & Breakeven Analysis: Calculate and monitor overhead costs for different business units. This includes identifying cost drivers and finding ways to optimize and reduce overhead expenses. Determine and regularly revise the breakeven point for various business units.
- Cost Estimation: Assist in the development of cost estimates for new projects, products, or services. Ensure that cost estimates are accurate and align with organizational objectives.
- Cost Reporting: Prepare regular cost reports to provide management with insights into cost trends, performance, and opportunities for cost reduction.
- Data Analysis: Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from financial and operational data. This includes proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and possibly require the knowledge of data analysis languages like Python, Visual Basic, etc.
- Data Automation: Knowledge of data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau for automating data-related tasks and creating insightful dashboards.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that reduce costs without compromising quality or productivity.
- Forecasting: Assist in financial forecasting and planning activities, including long-term cost projections and budgetary planning.

**Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in accounting & finance along with a Cost Accounting or Management Accounting qualification such as CIMA, CMA, etc.

**Professional Experience**:
4 years' + in Cost Management / Accounting related to Construction Industries.

Proven experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or a related field.

**Skills Required**:

- Organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis.
- Good communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
- Analytical skills.

**Geographic Experience**:
GCC experience

**Computer Skills**:

- Proficiency in accounting software/ERP SAP
- Advanced Excel skills and the knowledge of the macros
- MS Office & PowerPoint

**Language Skills**:
Highly proficient in spoken and written English

Application Question(s):

- Are you open to working in Al Khor, as our office is situated there?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Cost Management: 4 years (required)