Functional Responsibilities• Lead Commercial & Category Team namely:• Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance• Financial modelling for PSP, AOP Phase-1, AOP Phase-2, monthly rolling forecasts and quarterly forecast• What – if and scenario analysis• Data collection to support decision making by BU teams• Other adhoc data and report requests• Manage senior stakeholders• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the BU in line with agreed SLA• Engage with senior stakeholders of the BU and Sector HQ for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on Teaqm performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA• Liaise with TEAM Data Modelling, Governance and Process improvement lead for simplification and standardization of reports. Provide assistance as SME in process improvement and technological enhancements and implementation• Lead TEAM monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall TEAM performance• Lead TEAM Weekly connects with TEAM team and BU team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding)• Participate in Quarterly Steering Committee meetings to discuss strategic direction of the TEAM for next quarter / year, identify and assess new initiatives and other strategic projectsPeople Responsibilities• Lead and develop capability in the associates
Qualifications• 10+ years of experience in finance and planning with specific experience in Commercial & Category finance • Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in commerce/business administration / economic with high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. Chartered Accountant/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred • Sound knowledge of financial systems (SAP, Tableau, MS Office and Other financial reporting systems) • Strong understanding of business processes (financial and SC) • Preferred Lean/Six Sigma Trained & having Excel Expertise • Strong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processes • Experience with working with GBS (Preferred FMCG sector) will be an added advantage • Good communication skill. Proficiency in English & Arabic language
