Business Analyst

Job title: Business Analyst

Location: Dubai

About the role

We are looking for a Business Analyst to strengthen the Business Analysis & Pricing department, reporting to the group Head of Business Analysis & Pricing. The position oversees the preparation of recurring business performance reporting and supports the Pricing function, with a focus on key sales growth drivers of our brands Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés. This position acts as a key business partner for Commercial, Marketing, FP&A & Supply Chain, promoting best practices and providing monthly business performance analyses for efficient decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own recurring reporting:
• Accurate & timely preparation of the monthly Board Pack
• Accurate & timely preparation of the monthly Sell-in reporting
• Progressively automate and streamline these recurring deliverables
• Partner with the team on data collection, integration and reconciliation across sell-out, wholesale and SOH sources, running accuracy checks to ensure consistent and reliable data
• Support the Pricing team on core pricing tasks and on the order form automation project
• Ensure timely and accurate updates of intercompany and customer pricelists in the system
• Work closely with the Master Data and Controlling teams to ensure accurate SKU mapping and consistency between COGS and intercompany prices
• Collaborate with the Sales and Trade Marketing teams to track and report on the commercial actions carried out, and provide high-quality insights on sell-out performance
• Help with strategic presentations and other ad-hoc studies

Role - Specific Skills:

• Fluency in English, French is a plus
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, high proficiency in Microsoft Powerpoint
• A first experience with SAP by Design and/or data visualization tools (Power BI) is a plus
• Analytical skills, problem-solving approach, ability to deal with large amount of data and develop condensed insights/conclusions
• Attention to details while having the ability to step back and look at the bigger picture
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a complex, time sensitive and fast-paced work environment
• Entrepreneurial drive, ability to take initiative and work independently
• Team player, with proven ability to work with all levels of management and communicate in a concise manner

Desired Background and Experience:

• University degree in Finance or Business required
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally from a Business Analysis, FP&A or Commercial Finance background