Financial Analyst FPandA

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim Finance is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for MAFL LifeStyle. You will partner with business and finance teams to deliver accurate FP&A analyses and insightful recommendations.

The role requires 2–3 years FP&A experience, SAP S/4HANA/HFM familiarity, advanced Excel, and a degree in Finance or Accounting. ACCA/CFA preferred. On-site in Dubai with a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
• 2-3 years of FP&A experience.
• Hands-on budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and ad hoc analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual budgeting process with stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and rolling outlooks.
• Support strategic planning with financial projections and targets.
• Analyze performance vs budget and forecast; identify drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and scenario modelling to support decisions.
• Maintain planning data across SAP S/4HANA and HFM with reconciliations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and communicate insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes and reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

FP&A

Excel Modelling

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

HFM

Job description

Job Description:

JOB TITLE

Financial Analyst | MAF LifeStyle | Finance

ROLE SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst will support MAFL’s financial planning and performance management activities. The role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and well-structured ad hoc analysis that enables informed business decisions.

ROLE PROFILE

• Coordinate and support MAFL’s annual budgeting process, including assumptions, and variance reviews with stakeholder’s
• Prepare Quarterly forecasts and rolling outlooks in partnership with business and finance stakeholders.
• Support the development of MAFL’s strategic plan, translating business priorities into financial projections, scenarios, and performance targets.
• Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast, prior year, and strategic-plan targets; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and business-case evaluation to support decision-making.
• Maintain accurate planning and reporting data across SAP S/4HANA and HFM, including reconciliations
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and communicate financial insights
• Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical quality

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
• 2-3 years of relevant experience specifically in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and ad hoc analysis.
• ACCA or CFA certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and HFM
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including financial modelling, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.