Financial Analyst

The Client:

Our client is a well-established diversified business group based in Bahrain, operating across multiple sectors including manufacturing, FMCG, and agriculture. They are seeking Financial Analyst to support group-level reporting, consolidation, and planning activities.

The Role:

As a Financial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in delivering accurate and timely financial reports that support executive decision-making and ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies. You will work closely with business units and the Group Financial Reporting & FP&A Manager to consolidate financial data, analyse variances, and enhance group-wide reporting standards. This position is instrumental in strengthening the financial control framework and driving efficiencies across the group finance function.

• Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Gathering and validating financial data from business unit teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconciling intercompany balances and facilitating proper eliminations in group consolidation.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosure notes.
• Performing variance analysis and financial performance tracking versus budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and the development of financial models to guide management decisions.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and external regulatory requirements.
• Acting as a key liaison with finance teams across the group to align reporting practices and resolve issues.
• Preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership and board-level meetings.
• Coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely provision of necessary financial documentation.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and financial analysis, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or agriculture sectors.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 audit firm is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, consolidation processes, and group-level reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and financial modeling); knowledge of SAP ERP is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to present financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive and collaborative, capable of working under pressure and managing multiple priorities.