Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

About SABIS^®

SABIS^® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS^® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS^® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.

All students in the SABIS^® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

For more information about the SABIS^® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing accurate and data-based information on the company’s financial trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building and developing detailed financial models that support organizational strategy and conducting financial studies accordingly, taking into consideration the various operating scenarios for better decision-making
• Overseeing and assessing the annual budget and financial performance in collaboration with the various departments and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts to ensure effective financial planning
• Reviewing and analyzing historical data, conducting variance analysis, identifying trends, and suggesting improvements
• Reviewing and validating monthly and annual reports including key metrics, financial statements, and variance reporting
• Monitoring and reporting budget deviations, recommending corrective actions, and proposing solutions to enhance the company’s financial performance thus ensuring strategic decision-making
• Following-up with the Legal Department on deliverables and requirements as well as on fee proposals and requirements from consultants
• Maintaining and improving financial models and dashboards, and ensuring data integrity and accuracy in financial reporting
• Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and standards according to SABIS® policies and procedures
• Studying and analyzing working capital investments, shareholders' rights and equity shares, conducting economic feasibility studies, assessing risks and levels of profitability, and providing related recommendations to concerned parties
• Developing and reviewing ad-hoc reports and studies as per management requests and business needs while providing required analysis and recommendations
• Coordinating and following-up with different departments on various assignments and projects for the different entities, regions, and countries
• Performing other related tasks as they arise and as delegated by the Management

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or equivalent
• English and Arabic Proficient
• CFA or CPA is a must
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field 
• Professional behavior and ethical conduct
• Delivering results
• Continuous improvement
• Accountability and taking ownership
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with regional and cross-functional teams
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Employment Requirements:

Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS^® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non – discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.