Finance Executive | AlFuttaim Contracting | Emirati Talent

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd in Dubai is seeking a Finance Trainee FP&A to support the Financial Planning & Analysis function by assisting in the preparation and circulation of financial reports, and managing the budget and forecast submission processes. You will collaborate with the Financial Reporting Manager and engage with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and reporting.

A strong understanding of budget processes, financial software, and business operations is essential, as

Qualifications

• B.Com or related finance degree preferred or pursuing
• Inter CA or Inter CMA considered a plus
• 0-2 years of experience in finance, ideally in engineering or construction
• Proficiency with ERP financial software, especially SAP and BPC

Responsibilities

• Monthly MIS: extract and organize financial reports
• Budget & forecast submission: understand and support end-to-end process
• Financial analysis: perform monthly variance analysis and provide insights
• Support ad-hoc requests and collaborate with finance team

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.Com / Inter CA / Inter CMA

Tools

SAP

BPC

MS Office

Job description

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• The Finance Trainee FP&A is responsible for supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis function by assisting in the preparation and circulation of financial reports, managing the budget and forecast submission processes, and conducting in-depth financial analysis. The role requires working closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and involves regular interactions with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication and reporting. A strong understanding of budget processes, financial software, and business operations is essential, as is the ability to handle multiple requests and drive continuous improvement within the finance function.

Overview Of The Role:

• The Finance Trainee FP&A is responsible for supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis function by assisting in the preparation and circulation of financial reports, managing the budget and forecast submission processes, and conducting in-depth financial analysis. The role requires working closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and involves regular interactions with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication and reporting. A strong understanding of budget processes, financial software, and business operations is essential, as is the ability to handle multiple requests and drive continuous improvement within the finance function.

What You Will Do:

Monthly MIS

• Assist the Financial Reporting Manager in extracting financial reports from various sources and organizing them effectively.
• Maintain records of reported business performance for future reference.
• Circulate monthly MIS reports to relevant stakeholders.

Budget & Forecast Submission

• Understand and gradually take over the budget and forecast submission process in SAP & BPC, handling quarterly uploads end-to-end.
• Inform relevant stakeholders of the final Budget & forecast P&L for their respective SBUs.

Financial Analysis

• Collaborate with the Financial Reporting Manager to conduct monthly variance analysis for each Line of Business (LOB).
• Provide meaningful insights from financial data to enhance business decisions.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of business operations to identify instances of over/under spending.

Support Ad-hoc Requests

• Assist in closing ad-hoc requests from Business Analysts and Operations team.
• Collaborate with the larger Finance team to meet Group Reporting requirements.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software (SAP and BPC) and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• B.Com (completed or pursuing) / Inter CA / Inter CMA.
• 0-2 years of experience, preferably in the Engineering or Construction Industry, in a similar profile.
• Proficiency in ERP Financial Software, specifically SAP and BPC.
• Strong functional, analytical, and communication skills with proficiency in MS Office.