Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Affle; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Affle is seeking a Chartered Accountant with 3-4 years of FP&A experience to lead variance analysis, forecasting, and executive reporting from its Dubai office. The role emphasizes data accuracy, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship of junior analysts.

The individual will drive financial modeling, support strategic planning, and oversee monthly/quarterly results while partnering with onshore and global teams to align financial strategy with operational needs.

Qualifications

• CA with 3-4 years of core FP&A experience.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Meticulous attention to data accuracy and detail.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze past vs. current performance to identify variances and root causes.
• Build and maintain forward-looking financial models for strategic planning.
• Distill financial data into clear, actionable executive reports.
• Drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Financial reporting software

Presentation tools

Job description

Office Location: Dubai

Position Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Variance Analysis: Analyze past vs. current performance to identify key trends, variances, and underlying root causes.
• Financial Forecasting & Modeling: Build and maintain forward-looking financial models to support strategic planning and executive decision-making.
• Data Simplification & Executive Reporting: Distill complex financial data and organizational structures into clear, actionable presentations for executive leadership.
• Cost Reduction & Process Improvement: Drive finance transformation projects and identify costsaving initiatives across the business.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Act as a key liaison for onshore teams and global business partners, ensuring alignment on business needs.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to integrate financial strategy into dayto-day business operations.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and manage junior analysts to maintain high accuracy and team productivity.
• Financial Integrity: Maintain full oversight over monthly/quarterly financial results to guarantee accuracy.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3-4 years of core FP&A experience.
• Strong foundation in core accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high standard for data accuracy.
• Proven team management and cross-departmental collaboration skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Spreadsheets, financial reporting software, and presentation tools.

About Affle:

Affle 3i Limited (NSE: AFFLE and BSE: 542752) is a global technology company enabling verticalized AI-led consumer conversions for advertisers globally, powered by the differentiated CPCU business model across Mobile, CTV and other agentic/autonomous intelligent connected devices (AICDs). Affle enables advertisers to optimize targeting, personalize user engagement and maximize ROI by combining proprietary data, deep audience intelligence and advanced generative AI capabilities.

Affle 3i Consumer Platform delivers verticalized solutions across industries and geographies at scale, helping marketers engage with audiences in more relevant and meaningful ways. With innovative technology integrations, Affle maximizes user engagement at every stage of the consumer journey across connected devices. Its AI-powered agents and algorithms go beyond automation and efficiency to deliver next-gen experiences through deep human-vs-non-human data distillation.

For more details, please visit: www.affle.com