Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Context & Environment

Financial planning and cost monitoring performed under volatile political and economic conditions, including crisis time uncertainty and rapid market fluctuations Strong focus on cost optimization, budget adherence, and variance control to support business continuity and financial resilience in a constrained environment.

Activities

• Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyze and consolidate management information for the management team, ensuring deadlines are met. Provide detailed variance analysis versus budget to explain business performance. Actively participate in monthly closing and preparation of affiliate results (FICO gap, PCA entries, VC, OPEX, provisions).
• Tools, Systems & Procedures Manage and maintain SAP setup (cost center hierarchy, allocation cycles, etc.). Participate in the implementation of new tools and procedures, particularly in reporting and management control. Update controlling policies and procedures in compliance with group guidelines and adapted to affiliate-specific requirements.
• Decision Support & Business Partnering Propose methods and elements to assist business units in their decision-making. Actively contribute to BU, PC & LTP exercises, ensuring accurate data collection from stakeholders. Report OPEX spending by type of expenditure for each budget owner and lead OPEX one-on-one sessions and committees.
• Cost Control & Compliance Develop and promote a culture of cost control and reduction, implementing effective strategies. Control and approve spending in line with accounting rules, business allocations, and budget frameworks. Perform monthly controls on MAP, non-merchandise stocks, stock effects, and COS analysis (including vessel conditions). Ensure compliance in expense claims payments, aligned with affiliate guidelines.
• Continuous Improvement Identify and propose areas for improvement in management control processes. Actively contribute to efficiency initiatives, enhancing reporting accuracy, cost management, and decision support.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance; Master's degree is a plus.
• CMA certificate is highly recommended
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate finance, with at least 2 years focused on financial control and budgeting
• Strong expertise in P&L analysis, budgeting methodologies, and financial performance monitoring
• Advanced business acumen supporting budgeting, forecasting, and decision making processes
• High proficiency in Excel , including financial modeling and complex data analysis; Fluent in Arabic, English, and French
• Strong ERP knowledge with hands on experience in SAP