Financial Analyst

About us: Arabian Oud's journey began in Riyadh's historic Souk al-Azal, sourcing one of the rarest scent profiles on earth, Oud, a staple of Middle Eastern perfumery for centuries. Today, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, we're a global fragrance house with over 1,200 stores and 400 products across 37 countries, including signature stores in Paris, Milano, and New York.Job Purpose: We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning activities, budget preparation, financial forecasting, and performance analysis. The role will provide data-driven insights to improve operational performance and support strategic decision-making, while collaborating closely with different departments across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long-term plans.Support the development of financial models to forecast revenues, costs, and cash flows.Maintain planning templates and ensure consistency across departments.Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including variance analysis.Track financial and operational KPIs to monitor business performance.Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic decisions and initiatives.Work closely with business units to understand the drivers of financial performance.Provide financial and analytical support for the preparation of functional and departmental budgets.Support cost control efforts, margin improvement, and resource allocation.Collect, consolidate, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple systems.Improve financial reporting processes through automation and standardization.Maintain financial databases, spreadsheets, and dashboards using Excel and BI tools.Support investment evaluations, cost-benefit analysis, and return on investment (ROI) estimates.Provide financial inputs for strategic projects, feasibility studies, and Board materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.2 to 5 years of experience in financial analysis or a similar role in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and financial modeling.Experience with ERP systems and planning and reporting tools (such as SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau).Knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) is a plus.Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data.High attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Collaborative and proactive mindset.