About the Role:
The role of the Financial Planning and Analysis Expert is to independently manage the financial planning and business performance analysis within Zain Bahrain. Reporting directly to the Budgeting and Business Performance Manager, the role combines elements of financial planning, budgeting and performance analysis to drive strategic decision-making and ensure company is moving toward achieving its goals. The role requires an expert who has experience within the telecom field.
What We Need From You:
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Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
CMA & FMVA preferred.
Experience:
8-10+ years of experience in financial planning, business performance analysis, financial analysis, or a similar role in Telecom.
Skills:
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of key financial concepts, performance metrics, and reporting methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Main responsibilities:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial and operational data for analysis.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), profitability, and other financial metrics.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify trends, patterns, and drivers of business performance, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance reports, highlighting key findings and presenting them to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop financial models and forecasts to evaluate business initiatives and assess their impact on financial performance.
• Identify areas for process improvement and optimization to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business performance analysis and reporting.
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools and technologies in business performance analysis and reporting.
• Manage and monitor the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
• Enhance budgeting and forecasting techniques to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Design and review monthly financial performance reporting packages, including budget, forecasts, actuals of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows, ensuring alignment with overall targets and operational plans.
• Review Business Case Studies to support better decision-making aligned with the budget and strategic plan.
• Perform any related tasks as required or assigned.
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