Analyst - FP&A

Agility Ventures; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Agility Ventures is seeking a dedicated FP&A Specialist to join its finance team in Abu Dhabi. You will lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses, and build detailed financial models for decision support.

You will develop KPIs, dashboards, and management reports, while evaluating strategic options, including potential investments or acquisitions. Strong Excel, VBA, and BI skills are essential, with 3–4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or professional certification (CFA/CA/ACCA) preferred.
• 3-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, modeling, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts; analyze variances; identify trends for forecasting accuracy.
• Financial Modeling: build and maintain complex models; conduct scenario planning; support strategic initiatives with modeling.
• Performance Reporting & Analysis: prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports; evaluate financial impact; develop KPIs and dashboards.
• Strategic Planning: support long-term plans; conduct financial analysis; evaluate potential mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

VBA macros

Financial modeling

BI tools

DCF valuation

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CFA/CA/ACCA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

Your Role:

The FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Specialist is a key member of the finance team responsible for providing financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting.

Your Responsibilities:

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted results.
• Identify trends and provide insights to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Ability to build detailed financial forecasts, including projections of P&L, BS, and CF statements.

Financial Modeling

• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business opportunities and support valuations
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Support strategic planning initiatives with financial modeling.

Performance Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Performing scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the financial impact of different assumptions and variables
• Evaluating financial information critically, identifying potential issues, and suggesting effective solutions.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and market opportunities.
• Analyze competitor financials and strategies to benchmark performance and identify opportunities.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights to management.

Strategic Planning

• Support the development of long-term strategic plans.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations.
• Evaluate potential mergers and acquisitions.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• MBA or professional certification (CFA/CA/ACCA) is a preferred.
• 3-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, modeling, or related area.

Your Competencies

Technical:

• Proficiency Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and VBA/macros for automation and efficiency.
• Proficiency in developing and reviewing complex financial models
• Understanding of Data Sciences applications and working knowledge of Business intelligence tools
• Knowledge and practical experience with various valuation methods such as discounted cash flow (DCF), and comparable company analysis.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability in financial models, forecasts, and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

Behavioral:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Quality and Results focused
• Learning Agility
• Creativity and innovation
• Service Excellence
• Agility and Adaptability
• Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving