Senior Financial Analyst

The role is responsible for providing expertise and managing, either independently or in partnership with the Senior Manager / Manager of Corporate Finance & Treasury in the financial aspects of valuations, due diligence, feasibility studies, tenders, market research and capital budgeting.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail and relevant experience in corporate finance services, preferably gained at a Big Four accounting firm or within a corporate environment. The ability to adapt to local operating conditions is important, hence experience in the Middle East or other developing markets is preferred, although not essential.

Key Focus Areas

1. New Projects

• Conduct feasibility studies and develop detailed financial models.
• Prepare comprehensive business cases for proposed projects.
• Perform market research and evaluate commercial viability.

2. Management Reporting

• Prepare and analyze budget vs. actual reports.
• Support process planning and develop ad hoc management reports.

3. Decision Support

• Provide analytical insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial performance and maximize returns.

4. Cross-Functional Support

• Assist in delivering corporate finance projects for other business units.
• Work collaboratively across departments to gather required information and ensure timely updates.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Math or Business
• Master's Degree preferred

Professional Experience:

• More than 6 years of experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in asset management, corporate finance, equity research or investment banking (essential)

Geographic Experience:

Middle East experience will be preferred

Computer Skills:

Good knowledge of MS office applications and research tools like Bloomberg and Zawya

Language Skills:

Business fluent English. Arabic will be a plus

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:

• Understanding of how financial instruments work
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and uncompromising attention to detail
• Technologically competent (esp. MS excel)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Capital budgeting

• Design and build financial models for new and existing capital projects - coordinate with different business units, understand their business / operational requirements, agree on key assumptions / inputs and develop comprehensive flexible financial models
• Active involvement in tendering process - review the tender documents, highlight the financial terms, coordinate with business units, agree on assumptions and develop financial models
• Develop and review business cases for new projects / changes in existing projects through various parameters such as IRR, NPV, profitability

Support M&A from finance perspective

• Perform valuations of companies using different methodologies such as income approach, market comparable approach and net assets value approach
• Conduct detailed analysis of historical and forecast financial information (through management reports, financial reports, desktop research)

Due diligence

• Conduct initial screening of companies and markets through high level desktop research
• Perform analysis of historical and forecast financial information to identify key attributes and issues / risks in a transaction / company

Management reporting

• Compile presentations / report to provide financial insights / information management and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations (especially related to Corporate Finance, investments, etc.)
• Develop tools, reports and systems to provide critical Balance Sheet, P&L and liquidity information to various stakeholders

Treasury

• Analyse and recommend hedging strategies to manage the interest rate risk and foreign exchange rate risk exposure.
• Develop Cash Flow Forecasting Model for different business units with the purpose of Capital Planning, Treasury and Risk management.
• Prepare debt planning tools and models for the group to stress the sensitivities of various factors, analysing the impact of new capital and assuring no breach of any of the financial covenants anytime.

Market research

• Perform desktop and third party research on different sectors (macro view, key trends, pros & cons, outlook etc.)
• Assist management in forming a view on state of different sectors and to compare with performance of Bus
• Compile presentations, with analysis and actionable recommendations, for management

Others

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with BUs and external consultants
• Follow specified systems, processes and procedures, implemented in the workplace, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and other requirements/standards
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Math or Business
• Master's Degree preferred

Professional Experience:

• More than 6 years of experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in asset management, corporate finance, equity research or investment banking (essential)

Geographic Experience:

Middle East experience will be preferred

Computer Skills:

Good knowledge of MS office applications and research tools like Bloomberg and Zawya

Language Skills:

Business fluent English. Arabic will be a plus

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:

• Understanding of how financial instruments work
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and uncompromising attention to detail
• Technologically competent (esp. MS excel)