The Role
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning; analyze monthly performance and variances; build financial models and dashboards; provide profitability and business-performance insights; support compliance, internal controls, audits, and stake-holder financial decision-making. Drive cost optimization and evaluate investment and expansion proposals.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Senior Finance Analyst to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified CA, CMA, or ACCA professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, reporting, and business performance management. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, and the ability to provide strategic financial insights that support organizational growth and profitability.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis
- Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
- Analyze monthly financial performance and identify key variances against budget and forecasts.
- Develop financial models to support strategic business decisions.
- Provide profitability analysis by business unit, branch, product, and department.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
- Design and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reports.
- Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards.
- Monitor revenue, expenses, gross margins, and operational performance.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance.
- Perform cost-benefit analysis and support investment decisions.
- Evaluate new business initiatives and expansion opportunities from a financial perspective.
- Monitor departmental budgets and spending.
- Recommend cost optimization initiatives without compromising operational efficiency.
- Track capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX).
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable financial regulations.
- Strengthen internal financial controls and risk management processes.
- Support internal and external audit activities.
- Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
- Extract, analyze, and interpret financial data from ERP systems.
- Develop automated reports and financial dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar BI tools.
- Improve reporting processes through automation and process optimization.
- Partner with department heads to monitor financial performance.
- Provide financial guidance to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with HR, Procurement, Operations, and Sales teams on financial planning initiatives.
RequirementsQualifications
- Professional qualification: CA / CMA / ACCA (Mandatory)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- MBA (Finance) is an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, or corporate finance.
- Experience in healthcare, retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or multi-branch organizations is preferred.
- GCC experience is an advantage.
- Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business analytics.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial Models).
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho, or Odoo.
- Knowledge of Power BI or Tableau is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Data Interpretation
- Budget Management
- Cost Optimization
- Risk Assessment
- Commercial Awareness
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- CA (Chartered Accountant)
- CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
BenefitsWhat We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic financial decision-making within a growing organization.
Skills Required
- CA / CMA / ACCA professional qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting or corporate finance
- Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial Models)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho, or Odoo
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau (BI tools)
- MBA (Finance) is an added advantage
- Experience in healthcare, retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or multi-branch organizations
- GCC experience
- Strong communication and presentation skills
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The Company
What We Do
Avicen is a prominent healthcare provider and the second-largest retail pharmacy chain in the Sultanate of Oman. Operating as a leading distribution company, it manages a robust network of over 40 retail outlets and polyclinics. Avicen specializes in providing a comprehensive range of medical and pharmaceutical products from multinational companies, catering to both government and private sectors, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.
