Job Description

About the Role



We are looking for a results-oriented and analytically strong Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A) to support strategic planning and performance management in our fast-growing IT distribution business. This role will play a critical part in driving financial insight across multiple vendors, product lines, and regions, enabling data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.



Availability



Immediate joiners based in UAE only



Key Responsibilities



Budgeting & Forecasting



Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units and departments.



Manage rolling forecasts for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and cash flow.



Build robust financial models to evaluate revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), and profitability by vendor, SKU, region, and channel.



Revenue & Margin Analysis



Analyze gross margin and profitability by product category, vendor, and customer segment.



Track and interpret sales vs. forecast and identify root causes of performance variances.



Support pricing strategy, promotional campaigns, and discount impact analysis.



Business Performance & Reporting



Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and KPI scorecards for real-time visibility.



Prepare monthly business review decks and performance reports for senior leadership and board-level meetings.



Qualifications



CA / ACCA / CIMA / MBA (Finance or related field).



5-10 years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and business analytics.



Power BI certification is a strong plus.



Experience in IT distribution or trading is preferred.



Preferred Skills



Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data visualization.



Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.



Experience in developing annual operating and capital budgets aligned with corporate strategy.



Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.



Self-driven, organized, and capable of working both independently and in teams.