Financial Analyst – UAE

Purpose of the role:

The purpose of this role is to provide accurate and data based information on performance management, including vertical and segment profitability. You will work with multiple aspects of our financial reporting, process optimisation, financial planning and analysis as well as communication with a range of management levels and business segments.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the stabilisation and further development of the financial management information system

• Work across Segment FP&A and FBP teams informing, analysing, evaluating and challenging business performance

• Support the decision making process by providing value-add analysis, financial management information, deep dive analysis, performance management reporting and financial planning, in close alignment with regional and area prioritie

• Support financial analysis with efficient and clear communication to stakeholders and decision makers.

• Delivers accurate, timely and aligned insights, incl. transparency on costs, revenues and profitability for the different verticals and segments, and to the various country, area and regional stakeholders to allow for proper business planning

• Be involved and actively support Regional Finance Leadership Team in financial planning and analysis which include budgeting and forecasting

• Share and ensure local adoption of best practises across Regions, Areas and Countries, including crossarea work assignments, acting as a focal point for regional standardization initiatives

• Actively drive together with the Regional Finance Leadership Team, the implementation of a proper FP&A reporting and analysis structure and process across the region, working closely with relevant COE leads

• Proactively seek opportunities to provide insights, run simulations, gain business knowledge to explain movements in financials, incl. acting as a reliable partner to regional and area stakeholders

Experience / Qualifications

• Master’s in finance (CA/ MBA-finance)

• 10+ years of experience in finance and analysis

• Experience of financial modelling and forecasting

• Good communication and stakeholder influencing skills

• Working proficiency on tools such as Microsoft Excel, MiniTab, SAPBI/BW, Power BI

Competencies:

• Financial analysis

• Management reporting

• Accounting applications

• Accounting information systems and digital technologies

• Integrated reporting

• Communication skills

• Stakeholder Management

• Self-starter and eager to learn

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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