Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly and rolling forecasting cycles, working closely with department heads to build financial plans from the ground up. This includes P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting for our core business lines: card issuing, payment processing, and digital solutions.
Management Reporting: Develop and deliver insightful monthly and quarterly management reports that provide a clear view of financial performance against budget and forecast. This includes preparing presentations and decks for the CFO and executive leadership team
Variance Analysis: Perform in-depth variance analysis to understand the key drivers of revenues, costs, and expenses. Proactively identify risks and opportunities, presenting clear, concise commentary to senior management to explain changes from prior forecasts and budgets.
Budget Control: Monitor and control the adherence to the annual budgeted CapEx/OpEx report its utilization on monthly basis.
Strategic Support & Modeling: Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate new business initiatives, pricing strategies, and expansion opportunities across the MEA region. This includes developing financial business cases to support major investment decisions.
Performance Metrics & Dashboards: Collaborate with the Commercial teams, data analytics team, and Sales Strategy Enablement team to design and implement cutting-edge dashboards and KPIs that track the performance of our strategic business units and overall business health. Recommend automation and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
Stakeholder Management: Partner effectively with internal stakeholders across the organization, including the Business Development, Operations, and Technology teams, to provide financial guidance and ensure alignment on financial targets. Act as a trusted financial advisor to the business.
Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance FP&A processes, systems, and controls. Recommend and implement best practices in financial planning and analysis. Drive improvements in data integrity, timeliness, and usability of financial information.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and company policies. Participate in audits and assist in preparing materials for external auditors and regulators. Maintain documentation of processes, assumptions, and methodologies used in financial planning.
Team Leadership & Development: Supervise and mentor junior members of the FP&A team. Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities. Foster a high-performance culture within the finance function.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Professional certification such as CFA, CMA, FMVA, FPAC is strongly preferred
A postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA, MSc in Finance) is preferred.
Financial Modeling: Expert-level proficiency in building and maintaining complex financial models.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze large data sets and present conclusions concisely.
Business Partnering: Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and act as a trusted partner to various business functions.
Process Improvement: A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for streamlining processes, introducing automation (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau), and enhancing controls.
Communication & Storytelling: Excellent verbal and written communication skills In English.
Ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver executive-level presentations that simplify complex financial issues.
Integrity: Highest level of integrity and discretion in handling highly sensitive and confidential financial information
English: Fluent (Professional working proficiency)
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably within the Manufacturing, banking, fintech, or financial services industry.
At least 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex modeling, pivot tables, and macros.
Proficiency in financial reporting and visualization tools (e.g., AI Tools, Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and FP&A software (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Hyperion).
Familiarity with GAAP/IFRS accounting principles
Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand business objectives and develop financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Analytical Rigor: Skilled at interpreting financial data and translating it into meaningful insights.
Business Acumen: understanding of how business drivers affect financial outcomes.
Communication: Clear and effective communicator who can tailor messages to different audiences.
Process Orientation: Focused on improving processes, eliminating redundancies, and increasing efficiency.
Ethics & Integrity: Maintains confidentiality and adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards.
