Job offer: Commercial and Credit Analyst

Our client is a world-class leader in power equipment and tools. The Multinational that spans all across the world is looking for a Commercial & Credit Analyst to be based in Dubai, reporting directly into the Deputy Director - Finance & Administration MEA.

• Generate regular sales-related reports and provide insights to support the Commercial team's ad-hoc requirements.
• Ensure data accuracy in all sales and margin activities across ERPs and reconcile them with the General Ledger.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to manage pricing strategies, including setting up and reviewing price lists, analyzing pricing data, updating systems, and sharing information with the Commercial team and customers.
• Implement and monitor margin controls, regularly reviewing and analyzing margin performance.
• Prepare sales and margin forecasts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Work with the Commercial team to develop sales and margin budgets and support budget presentation preparation.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to create, update, and analyze KPI scorecards to track performance.
• Develop scenario analyses and business models to support new investments and business decisions.
• Manage customer contracts, including tracking, preparing, and distributing annual distributor agreements.
• Support month-end reporting, including commentary and submissions to Hyperion for actuals and forecasts.
• Handle project management tasks as needed, such as ERP implementations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement effective solutions.
• Manage ad-hoc projects and create reports as required.

• Prepare and distribute reports on accounts receivable status.
• Assist in setting collection targets and actions while coordinating progress with the Commercial team.
• Identify and address disputes and unauthorized deductions in collaboration with relevant teams (e.g., Customer Service, Operations, Marketing).
• Support invoice payments by sending statements of account (SOAs), reminders, and following up directly with customers.