SUMMARY
We are seeking an Experienced Financial Analyst to join our Financial Advisory practice in Kuwait. The role involves leading multiple client engagements, with a strong focus on SMEs, and corporate clients. The Experienced Financial Analyst will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial advisory services in line with local regulatory, banking, and market practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage multiple financial advisory engagements
- Preparing business plans, feasibility studies, loan proposals and valuation reports
- Reviewing due diligence reports and evaluating business plans
- Conducting market research and gathering financial and non-financial data
- Conduct detailed financial analysis including ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, and scenario modeling
- Building and developing financial models and projection, relating to feasibility studies, business plans and business valuations.
- Oversee daily activities of assigned engagements within the Financial Advisory department
- Ensure engagement budgets, timelines, and quality standards are met
- Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability of engagements
- Ensure all client deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in line with agreed scope
- Translate market insights into practical recommendations for clients
- Building and maintaining strong business relationships with clients
- Writing, editing reports relating to feasibility studies, business plans, and valuation reports.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Time management & multi-tasking
- Commercial awareness and business acumen
- Flexible, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced consulting environment
- Advanced financial analysis
- Advanced writing skills
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
- Professional Qualification (CFA) is a plus
- Experience with SME (Small-Medium Enterprises) is a plus
- Advanced MS Excel skills (financial modelling, advanced formulas)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Fluent in English
- Arabic is preferable