Analyst - FP&A

Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C.P.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team as an FP&A Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in driving strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis and modeling. This position offers the opportunity to develop and maintain budgets, conduct performance reporting, and support long-term strategic planning initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in financial modeling and analysis to provide valuable insights that influence key business decisions. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and KPIs.
• Support strategic planning and evaluate business opportunities.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Performance Reporting

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA or professional certification (CFA/CA/ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence tools

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