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The Director Financial Analysis Visa Direct role will be responsible for supporting Visa Direct leadership in delivering business objectives, providing analytical & financial insights, driving forecast & management reporting processes, and standardization for Visa Direct regionally.

The ideal candidate will have strong strategic, technical, analytical, and collaboration skills combined with meaningful FP&A experience and the ability to work across a matrix business organizational structure. This role will have exposure with key Global and Regional Visa Direct leadership teams and their respective Finance Partners.

• Lead performance diagnostics, budgeting, forecasting, multiyear strategic outlook, and management reporting regionally.
• Identify financial trends and insights, defining critical decisions to ensure the effective strategic management of the business and delivery of Visa Direct financial performance.
• Perform robust financial analysis and be able to succinctly outline and present key drivers, themes, and key risks while applying business and financial acumen to explain underlying drivers of results across several scenarios.
• Actively maintain current tools/models and introduce new tools/models/processes to improve analysis used for executive financial deliverables.
• Collaborate in the storyboarding of analytical output and production of communication materials for related presentations.
• Identify risks and opportunities (plus mitigating actions) to ensure delivery on targets.
• Provide ad hoc business analysis and support the ongoing management of key initiatives and investments such as market opportunity sizing, pricing opportunity, etc.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and provide analysis reports and presentations to ensure efficient information and decision-making flows.
• Actively participate and collaborate with Global, Regional, and country counterparts in promoting best practices.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree in finance, engineering, accounting, economics, or related quantitative field, or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree in finance, engineering, accounting, economics, or related quantitative field; MBA a plus, or 8 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 5 or more years of experience with a PhD.
• Strong business acumen and multifunctional business experience a plus.
• Demonstrated program leadership capabilities to drive key financial processes.
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; ability to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses.
• Advanced application of pivot tables, macros, and formulas.
• Solution-oriented and great problem solver; ability to strike balance between compliance/governance requirements and achieving business outcomes.
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and produce time-sensitive deliverables.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

The VCS team is responsible for financial leadership in the designated markets.

Responsibility area covers all financial business aspects for the Business Unit: management and facilitation the development and delivery of the Annual Operating Plan and Multi-Year Growth Plans, coordination, analysis and review of financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs, compliance with Company policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), statutory financial and tax laws. Collaborates with stakeholders supporting ongoing process improvement that meets business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting specials projects or covering other aspects of financial analysis as per business requirement.

Working in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Vice President & CFO VCS, and working closely with VP of VCS and sales leads, Sr Finance Manager supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting, driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline, business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. Works closely with the VP of VCS and sales leads to lead the development and delivery of the Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies, monitoring resources utilization, supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanism.

Keys area of responsibility:

• Responsible for all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting for the functions/areas supported, including but not limited to:
  
  

  • Leading the budget, forecasts and MSO processes and perform monthly and quarterly P&L reporting.
    
    

  • Full management of P&L, revenue, OPEX and headcount.
    
    

  • Communicate and explain business implications observed from analysis, monitoring recent business trends to ensure forecast accuracy and clarity of calculations.
    
    

  • Highlight risk and opportunities and provide risk mitigation plans as well as ways to capture the opportunities.
    
    

  • Revenue Analytics includes in-depth revenue and volume analysis
    
    

  • Incentive and Contracts
    
    

  • Expense management
    
    

• Support deal process for the Business Unit
  
  

• Produce materials for executive management review and approval with best clarity, accuracy, and timeliness of analysis (MBR's, QBR's, business cases, etc.).
  
  

• Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.
  
  

• Directly engage with various functions heads across the company to develop domain expertise.
  
  

• Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.
  
  

• Ensure data integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.
  
  

• Foster Diverse and Inclusive workplace and strong organizational culture
  
  

• Execute flawless performance management system for direct reports and support FLT on talent assessment and succession planning.
  
  

• Support employees' development, well-being, and work-life balance.
  
  

Critical Success Factors in the role:

• Solve unique and complex business issues by always being on top and understanding the impact of changes in the political, macro economical, regulatory and competitive landscape
  
  

• Ability to develop targets that are smart and challenging and provide enough assurance on how to deliver on
  
  

• People management and ability to influence cross functionally and higher management
  
  

• Operate with limited guidance in a complex environment and as much as possible independent
  
  

• Ability to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline, business decision support, and accountability within the region.
  
  

• Ability to manage and prioritize work-load within the team
  
  

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  
  

Leadership skills:

The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:

• Be a trusted and strategic advisor to Functional Heads, driving operations and delivery of scorecards.
  
  

• Provide guidance to all business partners on matters of AOP, Budgets, tracking, reporting and analytics.
  
  

• Engage team members in Finance to develop analytics and deliver information in a format that adds value to the business.
  
  

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

• Mastery in Finance, financial reporting & analysis, revenue, forecasting, financial modelling
• Electronic Payments industry experience, knowledge of Visa business and revenue streams is preferred
• 15 years of work experience
• Project Management skills
• Ability to influence peers and other teams to drive outcome
• Postgraduate degree from a top-tier school, preferably Finance and Accounting, MBA preferred
• User knowledge of TM1 and Hyperion desired
• Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making
• Able to work cross functionally, geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness, trust and flexibility
• Must be proactive, high-energy, motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines
• Proactive and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  
  

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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VCS is responsible for financial leadership in the designated markets. Responsibility area covers all financial business aspects for the Business Unit: management and facilitation the development and delivery of the Annual Operating Plan and Multi-Year Growth Plans coordination analysis and review of financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs compliance with Company policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) statutory financial and tax laws. Collaborates with stakeholders supporting ongoing process improvement that meets business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting specials projects or covering other aspects of financial analysis as per business requirement.

Working in a matrixed organization reporting directly to Vice President & CFO VCS and working closely with VP of VCS and sales leads Sr Finance Manager supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning analysis and reporting driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. Works closely with the VP of VCS and sales leads to lead the development and delivery of the Budget Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies monitoring resources utilization supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanism.

Keys area of responsibility:

• Responsible for all the aspects of financial planning analysis and reporting for the functions/areas supported including but not limited to:

  • Leading the budget forecasts and MSO processes and perform monthly and quarterly P&L reporting.

  • Full management of P&L revenue OPEX and headcount.

  • Communicate and explain business implications observed from analysis monitoring recent business trends to ensure forecast accuracy and clarity of calculations.

  • Highlight risk and opportunities and provide risk mitigation plans as well as ways to capture the opportunities.

  • Revenue Analytics includes in-depth revenue and volume analysis

  • Incentive and Contracts

  • Expense management

• Support deal process for the Business Unit

• Produce materials for executive management review and approval with best clarity accuracy and timeliness of analysis (MBRs QBRs business cases etc.).

• Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.

• Directly engage with various functions heads across the company to develop domain expertise.

• Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.

• Ensure data integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.

• Foster Diverse and Inclusive workplace and strong organizational culture

• Execute flawless performance management system for direct reports and support FLT on talent assessment and succession planning.

• Support employees development well-being and work-life balance.

Critical Success Factors in the role:

• Solve unique and complex business issues by always being on top and understanding the impact of changes in the political macro economical regulatory and competitive landscape

• Ability to develop targets that are smart and challenging and provide enough assurance on how to deliver on

• People management and ability to influence cross functionally and higher management

• Operate with limited guidance in a complex environment and as much as possible independent

• Ability to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline business decision support and accountability within the region.

• Ability to manage and prioritize work-load within the team

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written

Leadership skills:

The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:

• Be a trusted and strategic advisor to Functional Heads driving operations and delivery of scorecards.

• Provide guidance to all business partners on matters of AOP Budgets tracking reporting and analytics.

• Engage team members in Finance to develop analytics and deliver information in a format that adds value to the business.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

• Mastery in Finance financial reporting & analysis revenue forecasting financial modellingElectronic Payments industry experience knowledge of Visa business and revenue streams is preferred
• 10 years of work experience
• Project Management skills
• Ability to influence peers and other teams to drive outcome
• Postgraduate degree from a top-tier school preferably Finance and Accounting MBA preferred
• User knowledge of TM1 and Hyperion desired
• Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making
• Able to work cross functionally geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness trust and flexibility
• Must be proactive high-energy motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines
• Proactive and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Additional Information :

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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Company: Al Rostamani Group of Companies LLC

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Emirates Electrical Engineering is a specialized business platform that provides comprehensive turnkey solutions combining development, financing, construction and operation of solar rooftops for commercial and industrial building in the UAE, also a responsive and flexible organization dedicated for the design and construction of turnkey electrical power projects such as High Voltage Substations, Cable Networks and Transmission Lines.

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic financial insights and support to drive business performance and decision-making. This includes overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and best estimate processes, while developing and maintaining financial models to assess key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics (KFIs). The role requires a deep understanding of macroeconomic factors to evaluate their impact on the business and the ability to communicate complex financial data through clear, concise business presentations and strategic summaries. By providing detailed explanations of financial models and their economic effects, this position ensures senior leadership can make informed decisions aligning with the company’s financial goals and long-term growth strategy.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and manage the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and accurate financial projections.
• Financial Modelling: Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to evaluate business performance, forecast future outcomes, and support decision-making.
• Commercial Modelling: Design and assist in client commercial modelling, building and fine-tuning models related to SPV, ESCO, MEP, and ESaaS businesses.
• KPI/KFI Monitoring: Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial key performance indicators (KFIs), providing insights to drive operational and financial improvements.
• Best Estimate & Analysis: Provide accurate best estimates for financial outcomes, incorporating relevant assumptions and macroeconomic factors to inform business strategy.
• Business Presentations: Prepare and deliver clear, impactful financial presentations to senior leadership, summarising financial performance, trends, and forecasts.
• Strategic Summaries: Prepare strategic financial summaries, offering actionable insights on financial results and the economic impact of business decisions.
• Macroeconomic Analysis: Monitor and analyse macroeconomic trends, assessing their potential impact on business performance and advising on strategic actions.
• Collaboration & Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and senior leadership, to ensure financial models and forecasts are aligned with business needs and objectives.
• Financial Reporting: Provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting performance variances and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance the overall efficiency of the FP&A function. Input and instance of ad hoc reports and analysis case by case
• Develop & Present Business Plans: Based on the collected data, prepare detailed business plans, present them to management for review and approval, and create business presentations focusing on the financial aspects of the plans.
• Conduct Periodic Review & Variance Analysis: Regularly review and update the business plan, performing variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. Prepare and present updated business forecasts in comparison with the original plan.
• Financial Feasibility Studies: Conduct financial feasibility studies for new ventures, providing management with detailed reports and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Monthly Budget vs. Actuals Performance Reviews: Prepare and analyse monthly performance reviews, comparing budgeted figures with actual results for ongoing projects, highlighting variances and suggesting actions for performance improvements.
• Automation of back-office functions in SAP ERP, to PowerBI and management information systems

Qualification and Experience Required

Academic Qualification/s

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CA, CFA, CPA, CMA) is a must

Work Experience

• Must have a minimum of 7 to 10 years of work experience in Finance. In a similar role, the desired requirement is experience of 3 to 5 years.

Functional Skills/knowledge required

• Must possess organisational communication and time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments quickly.
• Ability to effectively direct and supervise.
• Ability to analyse financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion.
• Experience in using ERP systems (SAP), business intelligence and management reporting systems
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders, clients, suppliers, vendors and site staff

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.

Introduction:

We are working with a prominent, regionally diversified investment group that is seeking to appoint a Senior Finance Leader to oversee Group-level financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision support. This is a high-impact role, reporting to the Group CFO, focused on driving financial transformation, digitalisation, and long-term value creation across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring deep FP&A expertise, strong commercial insight, and a passion for enabling smarter, faster business decisions through analytics and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Champion digitalisation and innovation initiatives across the FP&A function, leveraging tools such as AI, automation, and business intelligence platforms.
• Prepare and present insightful financial analysis, executive dashboards, and performance reports to senior leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate closely with business units and subsidiaries to consolidate budgets, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Evaluate investment opportunities with a critical and commercial lens; challenge and validate proposals from investment teams.
• Establish and continuously improve FP&A processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to drive efficiency and value-added insights.
• Actively support cash flow management and scenario analysis to assess the impact of business initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, providing mentorship, clear direction, and development opportunities.
• Represent the finance function on internal committees and cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide strategic input into corporate decision-making and risk mitigation efforts.
• Maintain strong awareness of how operating businesses function, enabling tailored and actionable financial guidance.
• Lead the preparation of Board/Committee materials and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and proactive financial stewardship.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant; CFA and/or MBA from a globally accredited institution is highly desirable
• 10–12+ years’ progressive experience in FP&A, IR, or related senior finance roles
• Background in diversified groups or investment holding companies, preferably in the GCC
• Strong leadership skills, commercial mindset, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to drive financial transformation and digitalisation initiatives
• Arabic fluency is a MUST

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

– Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth and profitability.

– Provide financial insights and analysis to drive decision-making across the organization.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

– Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.

– Oversee regular forecasting to ensure real-time understanding of financial performance.

Performance Analysis:

– Analyze financial results, including variance analysis, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

– Present financial performance updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Cost Management and Optimization:

– Identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies.

– Ensure effective allocation of resources to achieve financial and operational goals.

Team Leadership:

– Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team.

– Foster collaboration across departments to align financial and operational objectives.

Business Partnering:

– Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide actionable insights and recommendations.

– Support strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and new business opportunities.

Compliance and Reporting:

– Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

– Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate financial reports and presentations.

JOB TITLE
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager | MAF Entertainment | Head Office

ROLE SUMMARY
Responsible for timely and accurate monthly management reporting for all the businesses under the portfolio, including yearly business plans and quarterly forecasts. Prepare various analytical reports for management review.

ROLE PROFILE

• Preparation of the monthly management reporting pack on a timely basis, with supporting commentary on monthly and YTD variances.
• Review the financial performance of operating assets to maximize asset utilization and yield, in collaboration with senior managers of each unit.
• Support senior management with ad-hoc management information as needed.
• Analyze financial data and operations to advise management and assist in achieving the division's financial objectives.
• Monitor plans, forecasts, and targets regularly, submitting adjustments for approval as required.
• Responsible for budgeting, analysis, and internal control for all business units.
• Conduct and contribute to periodic management meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree with a professional qualification (CA, IFRS diploma, CPA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• Experience in assurance at a Big 4 firm.
• Strong presentation and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information for management.
• Proficient in MS Excel and ERP applications.
• Ability to make decisions responsibly.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Join Majid Al Futtaim and be part of a mission to create memorable moments and happiness. Over the past 27 years, we have established ourselves as a regional leader.
• Work in a positive, friendly environment with shared enthusiasm for our future.
• Collaborate with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, guided by our Leadership Model.

En - Job Description

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

REPORTING TO: Finance Director.

Position Purpose

To lead the financial planning and controlling department, coordinating a team of 4 people. To oversee the overall financial performance of the Middle East region (6 retail countries and 7 legal entities), through insightful analysis, proactive risk management, and providing decision support to both local management and the headquarters in France.

Key Accountabilities

• Financial Planning Oversight: Manage and improve key financial planning processes.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the development of annual budgets, estimates, in collaboration with retail managers and department heads.
• Business Review Support: Assist in the preparation of market-level business reviews.
• Weekly and Monthly Reporting & Analysis: Deliver accurate sales and financial reports, including KPIs. Provide insightful analysis of variances against budget and prior year performance.
• Profitability Management: Investigate and address significant budget overspends and deviations, recommending corrective actions. Conduct gross margin and stock depreciation analysis, offering optimization strategies. Analyse market performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Team Development: Coach and mentor finance team members.
• Project Leadership: Lead financial projects as required.
• Process Improvement: Optimize existing financial processes and tools to support business development.
• Pricing process Coordination
• Financial Modelling: Develop financial models.
• Capital investments preparation, submission and assessment

Skills, Qualifications And Personal Attributes

• Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration
• 10+ years as a Finance Leader in multinational and large-scale companies; experience in retail preferred
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Proven success as a team leader
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to influence at various levels
• Dynamic, agile, proactive, problem solver, team player
• Fluent in English; French is a plus
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are mandatory
• Expert knowledge of SAP & Power BI is a plus

What You Will Find Here

• A community where authenticity is embraced, and our differences fuel our collective spirit
• A culture of empowerment, learning & growth, providing tools, space, and opportunities to learn, innovate, and lead
• Work that brings fulfillment—whether delighting clients daily or inspiring our industry, every action makes a difference

Join us and belong to something beautiful

1. Financial Forecasting & Budgeting:

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models that capture key revenue drivers such as subscription renewals, client churn rates, and new customer acquisition.
• Collaborate with the commercial and product teams to ensure budgeting aligns with revenue targets and cost structures, considering the scalability of digital and AI-driven services.
• Monitor client contract terms, pricing structures, and multi-region revenue streams to improve financial projections and identify risks/opportunities.
• Perform scenario analysis for new product launches, pricing adjustments, and market expansion.
• Prepare rolling forecasts to adjust financial projections based on real-time business performance and external market trends.

2. Financial & Business Performance Analysis:

• Track and analyze key financial and operational metrics such as Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), and Gross Margin per product line.
• Conduct revenue leakage analysis by assessing billing cycles, discount structures, and unpaid invoices.
• Work closely with commercial teams to evaluate contract profitability, pricing models, and client retention strategies.
• Provide ROI analysis on marketing campaigns and business development initiatives to optimize spending efficiency.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities, particularly in data acquisition, content processing, and AI-driven analytics tools.

3. Data Analytics & Strategic Decision Support:

• Develop automated financial dashboards that provide real-time insights into revenue, expenses, and operational KPIs.
• Provide financial input in investment decisions related to AI-powered analytics, new market entry, and software infrastructure upgrades.
• Conduct benchmarking analysis against industry competitors to guide decision-making.

4. Compliance, Governance & Process Improvements:

• Ensure adherence to IFRS reporting standards and internal financial policies.
• Strengthen internal financial controls to prevent revenue misallocation and data access discrepancies.
• Work closely with finance and technology teams to ensure seamless integration between financial systems, CRM, and business intelligence tools.
• Support funding and investment discussions by preparing financial presentations for executive leadership.

Job Requirements

Education:-

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.

Experience:-

Minimum 5-7 years of FP&A experience, preferably in media intelligence, digital analytics, or SaaS-based businesses.

Technical Competencies/Skills :-

• Experience in FP&A within a media intelligence, SaaS, or technology-driven business is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of subscription-based revenue models, churn analysis, and contract lifecycle management.
• Expertise in forecasting models, scenario planning, and financial reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive Insights, or similar).
• Proficiency in financial modeling, pricing analysis, and revenue recognition principles specific to digital content and AI-driven analytics.
• Strong command of Excel, SQL, and financial planning software.
• Proven ability to analyze media industry trends and assess their financial implications on the business.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and CRM tools (e.g., Dynamics, HubSpot, or similar).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across finance, sales, product, and operations teams.
• Strong business acumen, with an ability to convert financial insights into strategic recommendations.
• Minimum 5-7 years of FP&A experience, preferably in media intelligence, digital analytics, or SaaS-based businesses.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.
• Excellent command of English.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of PR & Communication, and their measurement best practices.