Financial Planning

4 weeks ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain Zain Bahrain Full time

Operation

Division

Finance

Location

Closing Date

15-May-2025

About Zain

Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region's first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here: https://zain.com/en/about-us/overview

About the Role

The role of the Financial Planning & Reporting Specialist is to independently manage the financial planning, analysis and reporting within Zain Bahrain. Reporting directly to the Budgeting and Business Performance.

Main Responsibilities & Duties
  1. Manage and monitor the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
  2. Enhance budgeting and forecasting techniques to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
  3. Design and review monthly financial performance reporting packages, including budget, forecasts, actuals of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows, ensuring alignment with overall targets and operational plans.
  4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial and operational data for analysis.
  5. Conduct in-depth analysis to identify trends, patterns, and drivers of business performance, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
  6. Support the development of financial models and forecasts to evaluate business initiatives and assess their impact on financial performance.
  7. Identify areas for process improvement and optimization to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business performance analysis and reporting.
  8. Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools and technologies in business performance analysis and reporting.
  9. Review Business Case Studies to support better decision-making aligned with the budget and strategic plan.
  10. Perform any related tasks as required or assigned.
Education and Experience

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related subjects

Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CMA, CFA etc. is a plus

3-5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.

Experience in Telecom Industry is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge
  1. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
  2. Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  3. Excellent knowledge of key financial concepts, performance metrics, and reporting methodologies.
  4. Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  5. Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
  6. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
  7. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Job Specific Competencies
  1. Business Acumen.
  2. Situational awareness.
  3. Accuracy.
About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

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