Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Ultiwise Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented FP&A Analyst to enhance their finance team. This role is pivotal in providing strategic insights through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, driving financial performance. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage financial models, and prepare insightful reports for senior leadership. If you are analytical and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact on business decision-making and financial strategies.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain annual budgets and financial plans.
• Perform variance analysis and support month-end close processes.
• Build complex financial models for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Budgeting

Data Analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA/CPA/CFA

Tools

Power BI

Financial Systems

Job description

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 modeling to support business decision-making and drive financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
2. Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actuals vs. budget/forecast and explain key business drivers.
3. Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, HR) to gather inputs and deliver financial insights.
5. Build and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and business cases.
6. Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
7. Monitor key financial and operational metrics and provide recommendations for improvement.
8. Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide strategic decisions.
9. Ensure data integrity, automation, and continuous improvement of financial tools and systems.
10. Provide timely cash forecasts for the group by consolidating data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA/CPA/CFA is a plus).
• 2-5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, 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.