Job Location: ​Dubai​

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

A critical player in the project management cycle, The GAC (Gulf & Arab Countries) Regional Senior Business Analyst is a professional who works in the Project Management Office (PMO) reporting to the GAC Regional Commercial Transformation PMO.

The incumbent main role is to support with the strategy of the GAC Region via Coordination of the project streams, guaranteeing the correct implementation of the project plan and different project phases, respecting budget, time and quality requirements. She/he directly supports project management activities to accelerate the change management and planning activities.

As part of this role, the Regional Senior Business Analyst supports the Regional Managing Director in some activities (e.g. understanding of market context, business, trade, consumer, competition, Board preparation and follow-up, identify potential impacts/ highlight relevant issues).

Main Responsibilities:

The role is responsible for analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities for growth, supporting in development of strategies to achieve business objectives, and optimizing operational processes. 

She/he works closely with senior management to align business goals with strategic initiatives, conduct competitive analysis, and make recommendations for improving efficiency. 

The incumbent organizes or supports key recurring meetings such as region boards, business reviews etc.., facilitates interaction with Area/Group and supports the Region Manager in the review of agenda and contents.

As a Senior Business Analyst part of the Project Management Office, she/he needs to develop project operating plan according to project scope, objectives, and approach, defining activities, timing, responsibility for the different streams highlighting milestones and deliverables.

The PMO responsibilities includes cascading project plan for the different stream leaders, coordinating the project streams, guaranteeing the correct implementation of the project plan and the different project phases. The role facilitates the required change management to move from project to process.

Who we are looking for:

The role requires 5+ years of experience preferably in FMCG or Strategy consulting firm.

The incumbent holds a bachelor’s degree in economics, marketing, or business. Project management certification is a plus.

Fluency in English language is a must (Arabic language is a plus).  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office tools: PPT, Excel, etc.

The Senior Business Analyst needs to have a basic understanding of company’s Financial Reporting and/or Supply chain fundamentals.

In order to be successful in this role, the incumbent needs to have strong organizational skills, project management skills and a track record of working against deadlines.

As this role works closely with the regional managing director and takes part in regional management meetings, the incumbent needs to have strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive personal relationships with different internal stakeholders.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.