Job title: Group Finance Analyst
Company: Michael Page
Job description: Looking for a Group Financial Analyst who will analyse financial data, support in building financial models, and provide recommendations to management to enhance the Group’s financial performance. This role is key in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, understanding business drivers, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decisions.Financial Planning & Analytics
- Develop and manage financial models supporting short- and long-term financial planning
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support business needs and provide insights to senior management
- Collaborate with finance managers to prepare budgets for group entities accurately and on time
- Run GAP analysis to maintain budget standards and process revisions
Financial Reporting
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for key balance sheet and income statement accounts, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Participate in new projects through financial simulations and business plan preparations
- Provide analysis and recommendations on annual / revised budgets, challenge assumptions, and propose revisions
- Prepare business performance presentations, quarterly finance board decks, and coordinate monthly business unit reviews
- Oversee brand monthly reporting
Controlling & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external financial and tax regulations
- Maintain accuracy in reporting and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements
- Prepare and file tax returns, registrations, and other tax-related matters across all group entities
- Ensure timely and complete financial reporting to authorities and banks
Audit Preparation
- Work with external auditors on annual statutory audits and financial statement preparation
- Ensure sales audit accuracy in line with regulatory and leasing requirements
- Ensure audited financials meet regulatory standards for all entities, including Kuwait
Opportunity to be a part of a large international, multinational organization Great challenge to grow professionally, and for the long-term
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in finance or accounting
- Background from FMCG, food and beverage or hospitality is mandatory
- High acumen of financial and accounting standards with ability to interpret statutory audits
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI and MS Excel
Our client is a well-established brand in the food and beverage sector operating across the UAE and Kuwait. They are recognized for their growth, innovation, and commitment to quality, providing an exciting environment for finance professionals to develop and contribute strategically.
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Exposure to multi-entity group financial management across the UAE and Kuwait
- Opportunity to work with a leading F&B brand in the region
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with growth opportunities
Expected salary: 180000 – 216000 per year
Location: Dubai
Job date: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:54:36 GMT
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