Operations Finance Analyst

Do you have a passion for challenging analytical assignments? Are you an excellent communicator with exceptional analytical skills, curious and achievement oriented? Do you want to make a difference in our organization and contribute to building something new? If the answer is yes to all these questions, then we would like to hear from you. We are looking for an Operations Finance Analyst with a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 2-3 years of professional experience. Fluency in English and Arabic, as well as excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, are required. Experience in SAP would be an asset. RISE TO THE CHALLENGE You will be part of the Finance team of “Philip Morris Misr” and will report to the Factory Controller. As an Operations Finance Analyst you will be required to: - Review costing models. - Support in the monthly closing process and lead variance analysis. - Verify accuracy of booked data in expense sub-ledger post-closing. - Own transaction monitoring process. - Prepare and review monthly Manufacturing Expense Reports, and identify and report variances. - Support in forecasting (quarterly) and annual budget needs, as well as analysing variances to actual results by keeping track of the latest business developments. Ad hoc reporting, which includes gathering, analysing, preparing, and summarising all business report requests from SC and CS. - Assist the factory controller in the creation and maintenance of key reports pertaining to inventory, excess and obsolete inventory, and strategic initiatives.Ad-hoc financial analysis to support teams. - Organise and conduct wall to wall physical inventories. - Collaborate and provide support to various partners within the company and other PMI affiliates for respective financial cycles. - Coordinate and actively participate in month and year-end closing tasks for respective PMI affiliates. - Identify areas for enhancements and propose processes improvements. - Lead the data consolidation from all relevant stakeholders, prepare required documentation and templates, and prepare the submission of OB/LRP Budget inputs (Manufacturing KPIs, SVC and FME HC, Productivity Initiatives, etc.) to PMI in accordance with valid PMI standards in collaboration with Operations management. - Analyze variances and deviations of actuals vs OB and RF targets, follow up on root cause analysis and drivers with business owners. - Ensure accurate reporting of KPIs (Uptime, DM Waste, Yield, HC, etc. etc.). - Ensure compliance with PMI Practices & Principles and Finance Standards. Other requirements: - At least one year of experience in the planning, analysis, reporting, or production planning departments (experience in Plant or Operations finance positions is a plus). - Previous experience in general accounting or cost accounting is preferred. - Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, particularly MS Excel and financial coordination systems. - A person who can work under time constraints, prioritise tasks, and adhere to deadlines. - Must be able to work extra hours, particularly during the month-end closing cycle and any project-based work that necessitates extra hours. REGION: Cairo, Egypt FIND A NEW PATH Our organization offers you a fresh perspective. Here, you will never stop exploring and discovering. We take the concept of on-the-job learning to another level, giving you every opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. With innovative technologies, services, and processes, together with a competitive salary and compensation package, you will have the opportunity to interact with some of the best minds in the business, learn from them and add value.