Job description

The Financial Analyst supports the Business Finance Manager in driving financial strategy and portfolio optimization for the Corporate Property function, providing FP&A support across budgeting, forecasting, analytics, and alignment with business objectives. Core scope includes assisting budgeting and forecasting by cleaning data and preparing financial models and analyses; supporting the annual portfolio review with financial analyses and reports to evaluate returns and identify opportunities for new brands; and conducting ad-hoc financial analyses and preparing reports and presentations for strategic initiatives and operational decisions. The role prepares KFR reports and dashboards at regional and corporate levels, reviews performance versus budget to identify variances and escalate significant deviations, tracks and reports regional and corporate Capex cash requirements for store and non-store expenditures, and provides financial analysis for regional commercial transactions covering Capex and FM. It performs rent savings reconciliations and coordinates reporting with regional teams and Central Finance. Additional responsibilities include assisting with reconciliation of assets, deposits, savings, and receivables to support provisioning and maintain a clean asset register; contributing data, analysis, and insights to process improvement initiatives; and ensuring compliance with Alshaya policies and procedures across Property finance and regional property teams. The position requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (pivot tables, LOOKUPs, INDEX/MATCH, financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, complex formulas), experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), and familiarity with financial reporting tools and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau). Preferred background includes retail industry experience and exposure to capital expenditure analysis and property-related finance, with strong analytical rigor and accuracy in reconciliation and reporting.