Take full ownership and responsibility of the finance function relating to reporting, MIS and analytics for Nando’s brand in KSA.
To provide critical analytical support to the business through financial analysis of performance. Compile and collate data and create meaningful oputput to measure performance against plan for all KBI’s as well as identify the reasons for variances. Work closely with the operations and marketing functions to forecast future performance by drawing out a pattern of performance against actions taken. Perform menu analysis and provide insights to management
Key Responsibilties:
Objectives of this Role
Monitor financial status by comparing data sets with projections
Improve fiscal health with thorough analyses of financial data to develop deep, actionable insights that drive business performance. This includes monitoring variances and identifying trends.
Develop forecast models based on comparative performance metrics to maintain the company’s forecast model and implement improvements as the business grows
Develop business cases to support decision-making and support pricing decisions by creating innovative strategies for cost reduction
Establish and guide restructured cost analysis processes by creating fresh policies and procedures
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Work closely with the operations for day to day finance support to Nando’s Brand
Work directly with the Head of Finance and the Head of Operations for Nando’s with various planning exercises, such as forecast, budgets, profitability analysis, and reporting
Assist in the month end closing process by analyzing trends and variances related to revenue, and compare and correct data to reconcile financial transactions
Interact and coordinate with the territory finance team to produce accurate and timely financial reports
Monitor working capital and cashflow needs
Closely work with the cost control team to understand the reasons for Cost of Goods Sold variances, menu analayis and work with the procurement team to reduce procurement costs
Devise innovative and efficient ways of working, analyses and reporting
Develop and maintain confidential, protected databases to monitor business performance, and provide management with insights into any risks or opportunities
Coordinate requirements for efficient automated accounting to increase productivity and ensure verified information backups
Uphold standards through consolidation of quarterly reporting packages and thorough internal reporting and analysis of financial data
Work with other team members for MIS consolidation and analysis of other brands as needed
Strive to advance personal skill sets through continued engagement in networking, workshop, and advanced education opportunities