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Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
Department: Finance Location: Dubai Reports to: Sr. Finance Manager
Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing strategic insights through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling to support business decision-making and drive financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans

Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actuals vs. budget/forecast, and explain key business drivers

Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, HR) to gather inputs and deliver financial insights

Build and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and business cases

Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership

Monitor key financial and operational metrics and provide recommendations for improvement

Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide strategic decisions

Ensure data integrity, automation, and continuous improvement of financial tools and systems

Timely Cash forecast for the group by consolidating the data
Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA/CPA/CFA is a plus)

25 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles

Strong knowledge of financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis techniques

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems. Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment