Our multi-disciplined finance teams support and improve business performance while maintaining effective and robust control. We have teams working within our retail divisions; reviewing financial performance, identifying trends, spotting opportunities and supporting business planning and decision making. In our Central Finance Team, business performance is recorded, reported and analysed on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Finance staff also play an active role in the review and enhancement of business processes and technology usage.
As Senior Financial Analyst for Regional Strategy & Business Development, you will support management to review and evaluate business plans and other materials. Through due diligence, you will provide detailed company valuations, financial models and investment write-ups to stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Delivering internal business intelligence by providing actionable analytics and performance metrics which compare business units with external benchmarks and each other
* Collecting financial and investment information about companies using stock and bond reports, economic forecasts, company financial statements, and other financial reports and publications
* Collating information on identified sector / segment for potential investment in market that befits company objectives and strategy
* Calculating expected returns, overall portfolio returns, and risks, whilst using variance analysis to support your results
* Developing in-depth financial models with fully integrated income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow, with various valuation techniques, sensitivity analyses, etc.
* Performing periodic review of financial reports pertaining to ongoing projects and updating the respective financial models. * Masters of Finance or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting /Finance / Economics (preferably a CFA Holder)
* 4-6 years as Financial Analyst, with experience in deal valuation and financial modelling
* Knowledge of valuation techniques and sensitivity analysis
* Excellent financial modelling and presentation skills
* Advanced proficiency with Excel, particularly with macros
* Strong organisation and time management skills
* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the worlds most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Changs, The Cheesecake Factory, Victorias Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,800 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.
Alshayas stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 44,000 people from over 110 nationalities.
The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. |