The Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing accurate financial reports, analysing data trends, and supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven insights to enhance financial performance. This role involves financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring compliance with government financial regulations and optimising cost efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including month-end and quarterly reports (MIS, Consolidated Statements, and Variance Analysis)Assist developing presentations and dashboards for senior management and stakeholdersAssist in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance monitoring to ensure financial stability and operational efficiencyConduct financial feasibility studies to support tourism partnerships, investments, and infrastructure development projectsPerform cost-benefit analysis on marketing campaigns, operational expenses, and new tourism initiatives to ensure financial sustainabilityAnalyse revenue trends, occupancy rates, seasonal fluctuations, and booking patterns with Strategy department for Budgeting and forecasting purposesAnalyse spend data including procurement, commercial, advertising and promotional and present key recommendations to the internal stakeholdersIdentify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficienciesEnsure compliance with Authority’s accounting & financial policiesSupport the implementation of financial process enhancements to improve reporting accuracy and operational transparency
Qualifications & Experience:
5+ years of experience in financial analysis and reportingStrong knowledge of revenue management and financial modellingExperience in the tourism and industry preferred. Understanding of tourism revenue & cost structures (hotel bookings, travel agencies, tour operators, airlines etc.)Excellent analytical, problem solving, organisational, and communication skillsProficiency is use of ERPs and their reporting modules (specially Oracle) ; dashboard tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plusFluency in English (Arabic proficiency is an advantage)
