About Bosta: Launched in 2017, Bosta is an overnight delivery provider for E-commerce companies in Egypt and KSA. Leveraging technology to empower businesses is what we do best. Our goal is to disrupt the logistics industry by bringing technology and experience all together to provide a one-stop-shop for delivery solutions. We rely on advanced technology to deliver orders to our customers in a fast way. Businesses can track and connect with couriers and follow up on their orders - all in one system. Job profile: Bosta is looking for a seasoned Financial Planning & Analysis manager for its group who can lead Bosta’s FP&A activities as well as a portion of its investment activities. The position will be mainly leading the FP&A team to deliver on all financial planning requirements for Egypt, Saudi and the group’s including the budgeting, cash flow management and the executives AdHoc reports.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ownership of planning and forecasting activities for all areas of the business, inclusive of monthly reporting package, forecasting and annual budgeting, cash flow forecasting
Serve as a business partner and finance liaison to the whole organization, especially on guiding the operational and commercial teams on areas of potential efficiencies, profits optimization and provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
Assist the CFO in building a long-term financial model that shall be used in the group’s fund raising activities
Lead the planning and feasibility studies for any new product launch or possible geographical expansion and lead the research on the proposed assumptions to reach a more accurate forecasting
Provide consolidated global view of risks and opportunities and advise on operational decision-making through financial insights and applying business judgment
Recommend, develop, and implement process enhancements and financial plans as required
Support Ad hoc financial and non-financial/competitive analysis and benchmarking reports
Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis
Coordinates with managers the activities costs, operations and forecast data of departments for which responsibility is delegated for further progress toward stated goals and objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CMA or similar certificates is a plus
10+ years’ experience in financial planning and analysis, and 3+ years in a management role
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Oracle NetSuite is a plus
Experience with working with technology teams
Strong interpersonal skills - ability to work with a diverse team and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Attention to details
Excellent supervisory and analytical skills
Thorough knowledge of applicable accounting/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and company procedures
