FP&A Manager - Africa & Middle East
Nielsen -
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesPosted 5 years ago147People have clicked1 open position
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The Role
- 4-6 years relevant working experience, experience in managerial position would be desirable
- Integrate and support processes that meet business needs, manage issues within functional areas of expertise
- Analyze and organize data appropriately by anticipating the internal clients expectations and work effectively
- Use knowledge of line of business and trends to determine materiality of variances; analyze and report the financial impact on the business
- Ensure planning cycle and reporting requirement deadlines are met by facilitating and coordinating efforts across all teams locally and at regional level
- Ensure effective closing of books on monthly & quarterly basis across AME, meeting all checks and balances and reporting requirements
- Effectively participate in business planning session (annual/adhoc) and track progress
- Participate in development of financial policies & procedures/processes across AME to drive simplification & efficiency
- Anticipate the effect of other relevant systems and procedures on FP&A processes by applying knowledge of accounting, finance and business processes.
- Assist in driving the profitability and growth by analyzing revenues and costs as well as new initiatives as well as helping manage cash flow
- Performing management reporting and analysis as needed by Global Markets Group / management team/ regional finance team
- Frequently performing analytical assessment of different streams of businesses to check on the profitability and other relevant KPI to assess business health.
Job Requirements
Experience
- Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Qualified Accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc.)
- Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in the Finance, Research industry or FMCG, Marketing industry with a matrix organization structure
- Ability to organize multiple responsibilities and deliver results in an accurate and timely manner while adapting to changes in priorities.
- Ability to influence and strategically partner with individuals of various educational and technical backgrounds, both inside and outside the organization
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to gather analyze and present data.
- A desire to add value and providing a valuable contribution to the wider business.
- Ability to business partner and communicate with non-finance stakeholders effectively and articulately.
- Operations and commercial literacy.
- Detail and process oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and follow up skills
