Marsh McLennan UAE is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Dubai office:

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst \xe2\x80\x93 MMC UAE

What can you expect?
The UAE FP&A Analyst will be a core member of the UAE MMC (FP&A) Team, reporting directly to the MMC UAE CFO The role\xe2\x80\x99s purpose is primary responsibility in the preparation, distribution and analysis of financial management information for MMC UAE, requiring a high level of interaction with MMC FP&A Finance colleagues, business leaders, and functional leaders across IMEA. The role requires a highly motivated individual, with strong interpersonal skills, ready to take on new challenges and have a mindset of continuous improvement. What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you: At Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We believe in the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of caring and well-being. In joining MMC, you would benefit from working on challenging projects with leading clients across the region, have access to highly flexible work arrangements, participate in training and development programs, and be eligible for benefits such as an employee savings program and private health insurance in addition to a competitive rewards package. You would be part of a professional environment where your career matters to us and is supported in our global organization through regular check-in\xe2\x80\x99s with your line manager and a focus on upskilling you for your next career step. And you will enjoy a great team culture, working with motivated and engaged colleagues from different parts of the world driven by a common purpose \xe2\x80\x93aiming to merge economics and empathy in everything we do! We will count on you to:

• Partner with controllership and FP&A lead: Collaborate closely with the controllership and FP&A lead to identify synergies across Opcos\'s financial operations
• Assist on improvement projects: Work alongside the country and regional CFO on various adhoc improvement projects, including accruals, CRA, and other initiatives
• Design and establish MMC reporting requirements: In collaboration with the regional team, develop and implement reporting requirements for MMC, ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Support M&A activities: Provide support as needed for any merger and acquisition activities, contributing your financial expertise to facilitate successful transactions
• Client-level financial management: Partner with segment, practice, and business development leaders to understand and manage client-level financial results and outlook
• Drive financial collaboration: Foster a culture of financial collaboration and ownership across the business to ensure alignment with financial goals
• KPI tracking and understanding: Assist the country CFO & CEO in comprehending and monitoring Annual KPIs, offering valuable insights to drive strategic decisions
• Review financial results and assumptions: Collaborate with Regional FP&A leads to take ownership of and review financial results, questioning forecast and budget assumptions to meet country-level targets
• Functional alignment and understanding: Work closely with functional departments such as FP&A, Operations, HR, and LCPA to enhance alignment and understanding of financial matters at the country level
• Challenge business strategy: Develop an in-depth understanding of Marsh and Mercer businesses, effectively challenging business strategies and assumptions based on your financial insights

For MMC BAU Specific Requirements:

• Month-end flash process: Coordinate the creation and distribution of the monthly flash to the UAE business, conduct detailed variance reviews with the business, and present the UAE flash during regional flash calls
• Client-level CSR walk: Prepare and present the client-level CSR walk, submitting it in EPM (Marsh) and collaborating with controllership for revenue and expense close reviews
• Monthly operating report (MOR): Prepare MOR with insightful commentary and detailed client-level information, fostering a comprehensive understanding of financial performance
• Close calendar management: Set and manage the monthly close calendar in collaboration with Operations and Controllership to ensure a streamlined financial close process
• Forecast ownership: Take charge of the monthly business forecast meeting, reviewing and analyzing business submissions, and loading forecast information and variance analyses into the financial system

What you need to have:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting / Finance
• A minimum of 7 years of FP&A experience gained in an MNC environment or sizable companies
• Prior experience in the Insurance Industry is preferred
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships and teamwork
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What makes you stand out:

• Prior experience in the Insurance Industry is preferred

If you would like to apply for this position, please fill in on-line application form and attach your CV in English. Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company\xe2\x80\x99s 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital or civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive. Learn more about our foundational values, mission and vision for the future by reviewing our Greater Good Policy