Business Analyst

Job description / Role

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor and analyze Profit & Loss statements.
- Identify financial performance drivers and recommend improvements.
- Collaborate with Brand and accounting teams for accurate financial reporting.
- Conduct business analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Develop business intelligence tools and dashboards.
- Support strategic planning and operational decisions with data-driven insights.
- Assist in developing and implementing business strategies.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
- Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
- Lead and participate in projects to improve business processes.
- Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.

Desired Experience

- Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field. MBA is a plus.
- Experience as a Business Analyst or similar role; GCC experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of P&L management and financial principles.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy.

About the Company

The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.

Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.

Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.