Business Performance Improvement (BPI) - Finance Practice

CFO’s and Finance Leaders continue to juggle mounting demands in the emerging post pandemic environment. Protiviti’s recent Finance Survey Trends have revealed that CFOs and VPs of finance are being looked to for additional actions and data that, until recently, were considered outside their purview. BPI -Finance practice specializes in enabling the CFO by providing a wide range of consultancy solutions that ensures continuous improvement while embracing the dynamic business and technology landscape.▪ Finance Transformation including but not limited to formulating Finance Strategy, redesigning operating model, re-engineering the Finance process and enhancing financial capabilities which leads to cost efficiencies.

▪ Financial Planning & Analysis strategic review and maturity assessment

▪ Financial Control Assessments, remediation, and Frameworks

▪ Cost Optimization and Allocation

▪ Treasury and Working Capital Management

▪ Dashboarding, Management Reporting and Analysis

▪ Freezone Company Setup and Licensing

▪ Corporate Governance and Compliance

▪ Global Shared Services Operating Model

▪ Specialized finance - Complicated accounting matters, Financial reporting, Chart of Accounts etc.

Purpose of the Role :

• Pro-active, accountable and results-driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing
• priorities, understanding how to manage clients expectations/timelines and communicating effectively are key
• skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic. The successful
• candidate will be responsible for on the ground execution of the assignment in the above-mentioned spheres.

Key Responsibilities

▪ In this role, you will participate in BPI – Finance engagements, work as a team member, sharing

responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress, help prepare for meetings with target management teams, and participate in these meetings and assist in preparing reports and schedules for clients and other parties.

▪ You will be primarily based in our Dubai or Abu Dhabi office, serving our local clients, but also working with colleagues within the Middle Region.

▪ You are also anticipated to have a large amount of interaction with the other Protiviti’slines of services (such as Risk and Governance, Technology Consulting, Data & Digital teams etc.) which requires a high[1]level understanding of the wider Protiviti’s offering and trends outside your core area of expertise.

▪ You will be expected to build and maintain positive, productive and professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

▪ You will be also responsible for business development efforts within the organization to bring in additional business opportunities and promote Protiviti-BPI’s brand image across the region.

Experience and Qualification required

▪ Qualified MBA (Finance) /CA/ACCA or equivalent.

▪ 3-5 years’ experience in management consulting especially with Finance Background, preferably from

Big 4s or equivalent.

▪ Proven track record of working on the above-mentioned domains

▪ Good knowledge of the Finance function, processes and supporting tools

▪ Exposure / Understanding of relevant modules ERPs such a Dynamics, CRM, SAP, Oracle etc.

▪ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Project, etc.)

▪ Ability to identify key issues and potential risks to make recommendations to address problems

Key Personal Attributes

▪ A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems

▪ High energy individual possessing excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

▪ Excellent time management skills. Must have ability to multi-task.

▪ Regular reading habits to stay abreast of new trends & developments

▪ Exhibit high level of confidentiality.

▪ Flexibility to travel to, and work in, other locations (upon requirement)

Location : Abu Dhabi