وظائف محلل اقتصادي - الشارقة الإمارات

<ul><li>Bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions by translating complex requirements into actionable project plans.</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between business analysts, developers, QA, and stakeholders to ensure project alignment.</li><li>Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, and closure, ensuring timely delivery.</li><li>Oversee technical design and architecture discussions, ensuring solutions are scalable, robust, and meet business objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline.</p></li><li><p>PMP, Prince2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification preferred.</p></li><li><p>Certification in Islamic Banking or Finance is highly desirable.</p></li></ul><br><br><p><strong>Experience Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>Minimum <strong>8+ years</strong> of experience in Banking or Financial Services.</p></li><li><p>Minimum <strong>5+ years</strong> of Project Management experience leading banking technology projects.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience delivering projects within <strong>Islamic Banking environments</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments, Lending, and Regulatory systems.</p></li><li><p>Strong exposure to vendor management and multi-stakeholder environments.</p></li></ul><br><br><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li><p>Banking Applications and Core Banking Platforms.</p></li><li><p>SQL and data analysis skills.</p></li><li><p>API integrations and system interfaces.</p></li><li><p>Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of cloud platforms and digital transformation initiatives is an advantage</p></li></ul></li></ul>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><ul><li><p>Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications.</p></li><li><p>Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on business requirements.</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain automation frameworks using industry-standard tools.</p></li><li><p>Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.</p></li><li><p>Identify, log, track, and verify defects throughout the software development lifecycle.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure quality deliverables.</p></li><li><p>Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.</p></li><li><p>Generate test execution reports and provide quality metrics to stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Continuously improve test processes and automation coverage.</p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p><ul><li><p>Strong experience in automation testing tools such as:</p></li><li><p>Selenium WebDriver</p></li><li><p>Cypress</p></li><li><p>Playwright</p></li><li><p>TestNG / JUnit</p></li><li><p>Experience in API testing using:</p></li><li><p>Postman</p></li><li><p>REST Assured</p></li><li><p>SoapUI</p></li><li><p>Programming knowledge in:</p></li><li><p>Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#</p></li><li><p>Experience with CI/CD tools:</p></li><li><p>Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of SQL and database testing.</p></li><li><p>Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p><ul><li><p>Experience in performance testing using JMeter or LoadRunner.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.</p></li><li><p>Banking or Financial Services domain experience is an added advantage.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.</p></li><li><p>ISTQB certification is preferred.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies</strong></p><ul><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.</p></li><li><p>Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality software.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Domain Preference:</strong> Banking, Digital Banking, Cards, Payments, Core Banking, FinTech (preferred).</p></li></ul><p></p></section>

<ol><li><p>Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning processes across all business units.</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain integrated financial models linking operational and financial performance drivers.</p></li><li><p>Establish and drive the Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) framework and cost management methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning, investment evaluations, and post-investment performance reviews.</p></li><li><p>Consolidate budgets and forecasts and prepare executive-level financial presentations and variance analysis.</p></li><li><p>Own the Business Intelligence (BI) reporting function, reporting architecture, and management dashboards.</p></li><li><p>Deliver insightful monthly management reports, KPI analysis, and performance recommendations to senior leadership.</p></li><li><p>Design and implement the corporate performance management framework and Balanced Scorecard.</p></li><li><p>Develop KPI libraries, performance measurement standards, and facilitate periodic business performance reviews.</p></li><li><p>Establish segmented profitability reporting, value-chain reporting, transfer pricing, and cost allocation methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Drive reporting automation, ERP and BI enhancements, and data governance initiatives to ensure a single source of truth.</p></li><li><p>Partner with business unit leaders and executive management to support strategic decision-making and business growth.</p></li><li><p>Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A, Reporting, and BI teams while establishing governance frameworks, reporting calendars, and planning standards</p></li></ol><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ol><li><p>Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline; Master's Degree or MBA preferred.</p></li><li><p>Professional qualification such as <strong>CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CFA</strong> is strongly preferred.</p></li><li><p>Minimum <strong>12–15 years of progressive experience</strong> in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and business performance management.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience leading annual budgeting cycles, rolling forecasts, long-range planning, and financial modeling initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Strong expertise in <strong>Business Intelligence (BI), management reporting, KPI frameworks, dashboards, and performance analytics</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Experience implementing <strong>Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)</strong>, Balanced Scorecards, and performance management frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of profitability analysis, business-unit reporting, intercompany reporting, transfer pricing, and cost allocation methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Advanced experience with <strong>ERP and BI solutions</strong> such as Oracle Fusion, Power BI, Hyperion, Tableau, SAP, or similar platforms.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to convert financial and operational data into strategic insights and actionable recommendations.</p></li><li><p>Experience working in multi-business, manufacturing, agribusiness, FMCG, food production, or operationally intensive environments is highly desirable.</p></li><li><p>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, business unit heads, and cross-functional teams.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated leadership experience in building, developing, and managing high-performing FP&A, Reporting, and BI teams.</p></li><li><p>Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and strategic planning capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Highly organized, results-driven, and capable of driving finance transformation, reporting automation, and continuous process improvement.</p></li></ol>