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

• Manage and monitor the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.

• Enhance budgeting and forecasting techniques to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.

• 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.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial and operational data for analysis.

• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify trends, patterns, and drivers of business performance, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.

• Support the development of financial models and forecasts to evaluate business initiatives and assess their impact on financial performance.

• Identify areas for process improvement and optimization to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business performance analysis and reporting.

• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools and technologies in business performance analysis and reporting.

• Review Business Case Studies to support better decision-making aligned with the budget and strategic plan.

• 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

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Excellent knowledge of key financial concepts, performance metrics, and reporting methodologies.

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Job Specific Competencies

• Business Acumen.

• Financial awareness.

• Situational awareness

• Accuracy.