Retail Analyst

8 يناير، 2023

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Retail Analyst

الوصف الوظيفي

Overview of the role:

The purpose of this role is to support the Regional Analysis Team with Leasing Scenario Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting Activities, creation and administration of financial models, reports, and dashboards.

What you will do:

Budget & Forecast:

Assist in preparation of Budget & Forecasts for the wider portfolio
Compile Actual vs Budget, Actual vs Forecast variance reports portfolio-wise
Monitor Actual Revenue & Occupancy achievements and highlight any financial impact to the management for review
Keep abreast with all on-going leasing activity and monitor it accordingly for the subsequent integration in forecasts, reports, and dashboards
Analyze all commercial decisions related to contracts, including Revenue & Occupancy impact, ratios & other KPIs etc.
Create and administer financial models and dashboards as directed, in line with the company’s KPIs and reporting requirements

Business Case Analysis

Prepare business cases and presentations as part of the deal approval process in order to support senior management review and decision making
Liaise with various internal departments regarding the distribution of a variety of reports
Conduct deal and variance analysis objectively and in line with the company’s procedures
Assess company documentation and reports proposed for senior management review on ad-hoc basis
Conduct lease research as required, review and understand clauses and verify the viability of the business terms

ERP Activities & Upload

Cleanse & upload data onto the preferred ERP software in order to facilitate revenue & occupancy calculations
Collect, cleanse and interpret data and statistics using quantitative and qualitative methodology to write comprehensive reports that identify benefit & risk areas
Monitor monthly retail sales information, investigate and highlight any unanticipated fluctuations to the management for further review
Track and maintain critical dates including all upcoming expiries and vacancies and evaluate for multi-asset synergies and leasing opportunities

Job Context:

The role is required to provide timely data and analysis of retail data to support mall management and lease. It works closely with the lease administration, finance, mall management and other departments.

المهارات

Required Skills to be successful

Minimum Experience:

The ideal candidate would possess 3-5 years’ experience in Retail / Financial / Real Estate analysis and financial reporting

Job-Specific Skills:

Proficient YARDI knowledge (Property Management Software)
Excellent understanding of Commercial & Retail Leasing Principles
Well-versed with financial modelling, variance analysis, management financial reporting
Well-versed with revenue financial principles and Dubai real estate laws
Previous experience in preparation of Budget Strategic Packs, Monthly Forecasts

Behavioural Competencies :

Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Agility in dealing with ad-hoc requests

Strong commercial acumen and business fluency in variance interpretation and commentary
Excellent communication skills in Business English (speaking & writing)

What equips you for the role

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: