Business Controller

Job Summary
To assist Vice President – Financial Control, Planning and Analysis in various activities related to Regulatory & Reporting, Development of MIS and liaison with Finance personnel of various subsidiaries within the geographical scope for collating necessary information and coordinating with auditors.

Business Analysis

• Continually source “best practice” and international benchmark for key hypothesis.
• Prepare Business Analysis for the company (as per company deadlines)
• Analyze and interpret data and present to management for decision making.
• Liaise with Information Technology Department for setting up appropriate systems.
• Project manage the budget process and re-forecasting exercise.

Cost Control

• Prepare survey aiming at better cost optimization & lean operations (as per company deadlines.
• After validation by the Steering Committee, project manage and drive the improvement into HO & Schools level in terms of cost, procurement etc.

Quality Management

• Set and Manage SLA between within finance departments and between finance departments & other company departments.
• Harmonize and continually Finance policies across Finance department (in line with DOA)

Required Skills

• Either a Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA) or a business degree from a credible business school
• Desirable an additional degree in CIMA or CFA
• A minimum of 3-5 years in business analysis and cost control in a large retail / FMCG company
• Preferably worked for at least one Management Consulting company.
• Excellent Communication Skills (written & oral)
• Presentation Skills, MS Office (strong Excel skills)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review variances, understand business cycles and their impact on operations.
• Arabic speaking desirable
• Business studies and benchmark experience
• ERP, Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence Software application knowledge