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Financial Analyst |
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CATEGORY
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Non Faculty Vacancies |
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College
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Departments
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Department
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Finance Department |
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Job Purpose
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To support the line manager in all financial planning and analysis activities, and provide critical Financial Planning and Analysis functions including strategic planning, management reporting, performance management, commercial/operational decision support and effective business partnering.
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Main accountabilities & expectations
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- Prepare strategic plans, annual budgets and monthly management reporting, as well as develop internal financial reporting templates for periodic internal financial reports to Finance Department and Top management.
- Support the continuous improvement of the University budgeting and forecasting process, and implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements.
- Develop key performance indicators to measure both financial and non-financial performance.
- Provide financial sustainability analyses at the organizational unit and program/course levels.
- Identify business opportunities, formulate strategies to improve financial sustainability (revenue/costs) and allocate resources more strategically.
- Assist in the allocation of revenues and costs to the correct cost centers, and audit transactions to make appropriate corrections and entries.
- Develop business cases and financial models to support the strategic decision-making process.
- Support the curriculum review, provide commercial and financial advice on existing and new programs (e.g. strategic fit, competition, demand, maturity cycle, teaching delivery options, pricing strategy, financial viability)
- Drive efficiencies and performance improvement through the evaluation of systems and processes, and contribute to the development of Business Intelligence Tools, dashboards, benchmarks.
- Develop an understanding of the financial implications of business activities, communicate complex finance ideas, and answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
- Challenge business partner assumptions and goals. Provide value add advice to support decision-making.
- Prepare various reports, analyses, and other required documentation related to the Business Transformation Section when requested by the line manager.
- Ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of any incoming or outgoing information/data.
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Required Skills
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Desirable Requirements
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- Minimum of bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a relevant discipline.
- 2-4 years of UAE experience in a similar role preferably in higher education institutions.
- A professional qualification as a chartered accountant or qualified member of an accountancy body.
- Priority is to UAE Nationals.
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Job Location
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University of Sharjah (Main) |
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Job Criteria
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Gender |
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Qualifications |
Bachelor's degree/higher diploma |
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Relevant Experience
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Living In UAE |
Open for all |
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Nationality |
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