Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities • Lead Commercial & Category Team namely: • Performance management reporting including insightful commentary on variances and business performance • Financial modelling for PSP, AOP Phase-1, AOP Phase-2, monthly rolling forecasts and quarterly forecast • What – if and scenario analysis • Data collection to support decision making by BU teams • Other adhoc data and report requests • Manage senior stakeholders • Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and data to the BU in line with agreed SLA • Engage with senior stakeholders of the BU and Sector HQ for business performance updates as well as seeking feedback on Teaqm performance. Interaction schedule to be governed by SLA • Liaise with TEAM Data Modelling, Governance and Process improvement lead for simplification and standardization of reports. Provide assistance as SME in process improvement and technological enhancements and implementation • Lead TEAM monthly management committee meetings as part of the on-going governance structure to track initiatives progress, change requests, policy changes and overall TEAM performance • Lead TEAM Weekly connects with TEAM team and BU team to review KPIs and performance, Process accuracy and team management (hiring, releasing, on boarding) • Participate in Quarterly Steering Committee meetings to discuss strategic direction of the TEAM for next quarter / year, identify and assess new initiatives and other strategic projects People Responsibilities • Lead and develop capability in the associates Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in finance and planning with specific experience in Commercial & Category finance • Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in commerce/business administration / economic with high level of Finance & Accounting Experience. Chartered Accountant/MBA/CPA Finance is preferred • Sound knowledge of financial systems (SAP, Tableau, MS Office and Other financial reporting systems) • Strong understanding of business processes (financial and SC) • Preferred Lean/Six Sigma Trained & having Excel Expertise • Strong technical knowledge and experience of both Management reporting and planning processes • Experience with working with GBS (Preferred FMCG sector) will be an added advantage • Good communication skill. Proficiency in English & Arabic language