FP&A Analyst – Commercial Finance

at  Property Finder

Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), Property Finder today is a single technology platform and brand across multiple countries in the MENA region. We offer the most advanced tools and best-in-class user experience for homeseekers, real estate brokers, and developers. Property Finder’s most recent valuation secures our status among the Middle East’s emerging unicorns, affirming a growth-oriented identity.
Over the years, we’ve expanded our operations to Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and secured a strategic shareholding in Hepsiemlak, the leading property portal in Turkey. With over 600+ dedicated people in 6 regional offices, we facilitate more than 14 million monthly visits across our platforms, solidifying our position as a regional powerhouse in the proptech space.
As the pioneering portal for homeseekers in the region, we are on a mission to motivate and inspire people to live the life they deserve.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The FP&A Analyst - Commercial Finance will support the Head of Commercial Finance in liaising with the Sales and Customer Experience (CX) departments to develop accurate Sales forecasts for the group.
• The FP&A analyst will help consolidate sales forecasts at a Group level (UAE & Intl. markets like Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain and KSA) and help translate Sales Forecasts into Revenue projections for the Group.
• They will also support Monthly Sales Performance and Productivity tracking and help drive monthly reviews with the Sales team and lead various revenue/cost optimization projects.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A master’s degree or professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly desirable but not mandatory
• 3-5 years of FP&A experience in a technology or high growth company
• Prior experience of working with the Sales or Commercial team in tracking productivity and target setting would be highly desirable

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Expert financial modeling and excel skills
• Strong grasp of fundamentals of Finance fundamentals such as income statement, balance sheet, and cashflow modeling
• Hands on experience of core FP&A activities such as Planning, Forecasting, and Management Reporting
• Good Analytical skills coupled with Commercial acumen to understand critical business KPIs and support business leaders in taking accurate data driven decisions
• Experience of working as an analyst with Sales or Commercial teams in tracking productivity metrics and target setting would be highly desirable
• Experience with ERP tools like Netsuite and Power BI (must)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Sound communication and presentation skills across grade levels and different functions across the organization.
• Sound analytical skills – focus on critical drivers and be able to present and explain to a non-technical audience.
• Confident self-starter with delivery focus and strong work ethic