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Role Overview

Assistant Manager, Finance at Home Box, located in JAFZA, UAE.

Role Purpose

Support financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the organization by preparing accurate performance insights, maintaining financial models, and collaborating with business teams to drive data-informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Forecasting

• Assist in the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Performance Analysis

• Prepare and analyze weekly sales performance and business KPIs, highlighting key trends and deviations.
• Perform P&L variance analysis at regional, store, and category level and prepare actionable insights.

Reporting

• Support monthly and quarterly management reporting packs with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards for ongoing performance monitoring.

Business Partnership

• Work closely with business teams on ad-hoc financial analysis and scenario planning requests.

Process & Systems

• Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to system enhancements.
• Ensure data integrity and adherence to internal control standards and reporting timelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong interest in Retail or Consumer business FP&A roles.
• Preference for rank holders and candidates who have passed in first attempt.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Power BI is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.