MetLife

The Opportunity

Positioned as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Levant FP&A Lead is responsible for collaborating with EMEA FP&A CoE teams to develop and manage financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for the Levant countries (Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan), which align with corporate objectives.

He/She is also responsible for providing in-depth analysis of financial performance, identifying trends, and delivering actionable insights to drive profitability and efficiency, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements and partnering with business units to optimize resource allocation and support growth initiatives

This is an exciting opportunity to lead change and influence decisions.

Success in this role requires effective communication and collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, and strong analytical & problem-solving Skills. You’ll collaborate closely with local controllers, CFOs and General Managers, local Business Unit leaders, FP&A Lead - Gulf & Levant and the CFO - Gulf & Levant, in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.

How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead / contribute  to develop the long-range financial planning and forecasts for the Levant countries, by actively championing all relevant processes locally including the plan assumptions setting, and delivering the relevant Balance sheet, P&L, VNB, Dividends, STAT Capital & Solvency plans for each country
• Develop and maintain financial KPIs and dashboards to track the business performance and report to senior leadership
• Analyze the countries financial performances against budgets, forecasts, and previous years
• Lead the annual expenses study exercise for Levant countries collaborating with Expense COE , valuation and product and maintain a robust process documentation
• Support investment decision, pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align countries financial goals with operational objectives
• Drive automation and optimization of FP&A processes and tools
• Prepare senior leadership presentations as required
• Provide relevant support on strategic and adhoc projects

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis roles
• Good understanding of US GAAP and local financial regulatory frameworks
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools (e.g. Hyperion, Cubus) 
• Fluent in english and arabic
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

 What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Strong product knowledge and understanding of relevant impacts on the financials