Financial Analysts

**Who we are**

We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.

**What you will be doing**
- Close follow up on collections, payables, stock, sales and net margin, challenge assumption and propose revisions
- Drive month end closing by analyzing trial balances, researching general ledger activity and variances to budget and prior year
- Closely coordinate with Back-office accounting team for timely close of the period and upload of result on Hyperion
- Develop and improve processes related to expenditure, appropriate financial methods to better evaluate and measure performance
- Support Sales and Marketing team in preparing PNL projections, Trade spent and marketing follow-ups
- Closely track and flag any over-spent in Controllable fixed cost and work with logistics on the logistics and other non-controllable fixed cost
- Analysis of promotional and commercial activity, providing insight regarding the key drivers of performance with focus on overall P&L.
- Prepare the Monthly Tableau de Bord (TDB), the Budget and the revised Budget TDB from individual company TDBs
- Monthly reporting to raise awareness of financial performance across the team and ensure plans are in place to deliver and where possible exceed budget commitments.
- Take the data generated by the Accounting Department (input) and transform it into meaningful management information
- Provide Internal Control, ensure compliance with all Group Policies & Procedures and assist departments in running their businesses
- Lead the internal and external audits and tax submissions
- Effectively communicate with all relevant teams and ensure a link with business processes regarding the financial planning process and CAPEX tracking.
- Evaluate the financial impacts of on-going business decisions and work with the team to develop recommendations and implement actions.
- Participate in Ad hoc projects that generate value for the business unit
- PO tracking: validate with commercial marketing teams monthly and ensure that PO’s are GR’d and accruals are accurate.

**What you'll need to succeed**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field.
- Strong analytical, finance, accounting and communication skills.
- 5-7 years of business experience with a background in luxury, consumer goods, retail distribution experience preferred with demonstrated ability to lead and deliver strong results.
- Experience in commercial or custodian role is preferred
- Be flexible with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with all levels of management.
- Ability to work independently, under general direction and create organized work plans.
- Demonstrate creative thinking and good business judgment.

**What we can offer you**

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. To view all our perks and benefits, click here.

**We Invite All Applicants to Apply**

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.