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Al Tayer Retail JVs. Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Retail JVs. Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hot
General & Admin
Retail G&A
Requisition # 2400006L
About Us
As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world’s best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols and Armani to name just a few!
About The Role
To support the management in decision-making and planning through analysis and reporting of financial performance, maintaining effective controls over the JV portfolio’s financial processes, management information, and budgets of the portfolio in line with the Al Tayer Insignia (ATI) guidelines
To take part in the management of Al Tayer Retail JV Portfolio initiatives in support of its strategic goals and ongoing commitments of the business. To collaborate with the Head of JV Portfolio to safeguard investments, coordinate strategic planning, and supervise process improvements and JV escalations.
What You’ll Be Doing
Assist in driving value extraction for ATG/ATI through portfolio management
Act as the secondary liaison (to Head of JV portfolio) for managing day-to-day inquiries and engagements with JV partners
Assist in JV project delivery, including JV conversions and JV greenfield
Shares responsibility of the “hub” of JV activities and shares accountability for JV activities and deliverables
Conduct due diligence reviews on potential JV partners, summarizing findings, and proposing risk mitigation strategies to key management.
Reviews financial performance reports and trends from the joint ventures, highlights any emerging concerns and recommends potential resolutions.
Supporting and coordinating the establishment of essential legal documentation for JV formation and implementation, such as Shareholders' agreements and Management fees.
Support in monitoring and administering the execution of JV agreements throughout the JV lifecycle, addressing any potential issues that may arise.
Assist in monitoring ATG’s interests and rights, as the JV partner, are safeguarded throughout the JV lifecycle.
Financial Process Management:
Evaluating the performance of portfolio companies, including past and current performance of each JV, and setting performance benchmarks.
Gather, analyze and report JV companies’ performance and prepare meaningful dashboards for management.
Analyze the store/expansion feasibilities to compare actual results with plans and reviewing financial statements including financial reporting
Analyzing budgeting and forecasting, creating, and updating business plans, and ensuring review compliance, integrity, and accuracy in G&A recharge by JV companies.
Developing and maintaining financial, valuation, and margin models, as well as supporting finance team in preparing budgets and forecasts for board presentations.
Prepare commercial analysis and financial modeling for potential JVs, encompassing sensitivity analysis, risk assessments, and input from business stakeholders.
Support in strategic planning, business plan development, and implementation of value extraction strategies
Track and manage invoicing and recharges for services provided to JV companies by AT
Ensure timely preparation of the financial budget and forecast for the portfolio in line with ATI requirements, working in coordination with Corporate Finance and portfolio company departments and other ATI departments
About You
Education/Certification and Continued Education
Bachelor’s degree education with relevant professional qualification, such as CFA, CIMA etc.
MBA
Years of Experience
- 5 to 7 years’ experience, with at least 3 years’ experience in M&A, transaction advisory, or portfolio management
Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrable financial and commercial knowledge of JVs and investment projects
Financial analysis and modelling knowledge and capability
Communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with the ability to lead and facilitate group meetings with senior stakeholders and external vendors
Demonstrated track record of relationship building with more senior stakeholders
Proficiency with financial modelling in Excel
Excellent communicator and comfortable managing multiple tasks
Proficient in English language, Arabic, Italian or French would be an advantage
Should have good analytical, numerical and research skills
Additional Requirements
Exceptional attention to detail
High integrity with strong work ethic
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple parallel projects
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
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