Finance Associate

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Dubai is seeking a Finance Associate for Central FP&A. In this role, you will provide financial support and analysis, collaborate with business partners, and assist in financial reporting and budgeting. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of FP&A experience and are pursuing relevant financial qualifications. This is a great opportunity to enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant FP&A experience in corporate finance.
• Studying for a relevant financial qualification.
• Experience in B2B, FMCG, and retail finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support to business partners.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and analyses.
• Develop and maintain financial models.
• Understand business trends and drivers.
• Participate in ad-hoc analysis and projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Support annual planning and budgeting.
• Enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or a degree from a top university

Job description

The Finance Associate for Central FP&A will be responsible for providing financial support and analysis to the Finance Business Partner and business teams. This position will support the monthly analysis of actual financials, budgeting, and financial control for the business unit. The Finance Associate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and optimize business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support to business partners on key initiatives and strategic decisions.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and analyses to monitor business performance against budget and forecast.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of financial models to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business trends and drivers.
• Participate in ad-hoc analysis and projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support FP&A team in identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Support Finance Business Partner for respective BU for annual planning and budgeting exercise.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.

Skills, Qualification and Experience

• Min of 2-4 years of relevant FP&A experience in a well-developed corporate finance environment
• Ideally studying for qualification in one of the following international qualifications: CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or Graduate from top university or business school
• B2B Distribution, FMCG and Retail finance experience a plus
• Dynamic, driven and energetic

Working Environment

AKI Finance (DIC Office)