Financial Analyst

Mohebi Martin Brower Logistics; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UAE is hiring a Financial Analyst – FP&A to support financial planning and analysis across the GCC region. The role includes responsibilities in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, focusing on accuracy and alignment with global standards. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Excel and Power BI. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive data-based decision making.

Qualifications

• Professional certification (CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA) preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in FP&A, management reporting, or business analysis.
• Strong command of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling.
• Experience with Oracle EBS and OneStream preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling projections.
• Prepare monthly FP&A decks including variance analysis vs. Budget and Forecast.
• Track and analyze key business KPIs – sales volumes and operating margins.
• Work with the FP&A team on automation initiatives and dashboard enhancements.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to align operational data with financial outcomes.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative mindset

Business partnering and collaboration skills

Clear communication and presentation skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Initiative and accountability

Education

Professional certification (CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA)

2–4 years of relevant experience in FP&A

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Oracle EBS

OneStream

Job description

Role Overview

The Financial Analyst – FP&A will support the Financial Planning & Analysis function for Mohebi Martin Brower Logistics across the GCC region (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain).

This role will assist in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and performance analysis while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with McDonald’s and Martin Brower global standards.

The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain and other teams to drive data-based decision making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling projections
• Assist in consolidating multi-market financials, validating key assumptions.
• Develop and update detailed financial models to support scenario planning and strategic analysis.
• Coordinate budget inputs for Capex, Headcount, and Opex in line with corporate timelines.

2. Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly FP&A decks including variance analysis vs. Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year.
• Consolidate results from Oracle EBS and OneStream to produce management and McDonald’s review packs.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across all financial reporting deliverables.
• Support preparation of Quarterly Business Review (QBR) presentations and management performance reports.

3. Performance & KPI Analysis

• Track and analyze key business KPIs – sales volumes, operating margins, cost per case, distribution and warehousing costs, and working capital.
• Highlight risks and opportunities impacting market profitability and cost efficiency.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of variances and recommend corrective actions.

4. Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Work with the FP&A team on automation initiatives and dashboard enhancements (Excel / Power BI / OneStream).
• Support system reconciliations between Oracle, OneStream, and internal trackers.
• Drive standardization of templates and ensure proper documentation of FP&A processes.
• Assist in monthly “roll forward” templates, trend analyses, and data validation for reporting accuracy.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and otherl teams to align operational data with financial outcomes.
• Support preparation of presentations and analysis for McDonald’s regional and local finance teams.
• Provide analytical support for business cases, pricing reviews, or cost optimization projects.
• Liaise with the IT and Data teams for system enhancements related to FP&A reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional certification (CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA) preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in FP&A, management reporting, or business analysis within FMCG, logistics, or distribution.
• Strong command of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling. Experience with Power BI is an advantage.
• Exposure to ERP and consolidation tools (Oracle EBS, OneStream preferred).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage deliverables across multiple markets.

Skills

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative mindset
• Business partnering and collaboration skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Initiative and accountability
• Clear communication and presentation skills