Financial Analyst - Group FP&A

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai is seeking a Financial Analyst to drive financial consolidation performance analysis and report to the Board. The ideal candidate will possess at least 4 years of experience and a solid understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and IFRS guidelines. This full-time role offers the opportunity to enhance financial visibility and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial consolidations.
• Proficient in Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate financial results across business units to deliver accurate Group view.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for Board of Directors.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

IFRS Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Master's degree or professional certification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

A Financial Analyst plays a vital role within the Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team by driving financial consolidation performance analysis and strategic reporting at the group level. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality insights and board-level reporting to support key decision-making processes. The Financial Analyst will leverage strong FP&A expertise including budgeting forecasting and financial business partnering particularly for corporate and head office functions. The ideal candidate will combine advanced analytical skills with a strategic mindset to enhance financial visibility and contribute to the overall performance of the organization.

Group-Level Consolidation & Analysis

• Consolidate financial results across business units & geographies to deliver an accurate and timely Group view.
• Analyze business unit submissions to ensure consistency and integrity of group-wide financials.
• Identify key performance drivers risks and opportunities at a Group level.

Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly & quarterly financial reports & presentations for Board of Directors & Executive Committee.
• Develop high-impact management dashboards and variance analyses with narrative insights.
• Support functional teams in understanding their costs and variances

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Contribute to the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process for Group consolidated financials.
• Provide planning and analysis support for head office functions (e.g. HR IT Legal Corporate Communications).
• Track and report performance against plans ensuring early identification of variances and action points.

Business Partnering

• Act as a finance partner to some corporate head office functions supporting cost management project analysis and value creation initiatives.
• Provide financial input for cross-functional strategic projects and corporate initiatives.
• Collaborate with business units finance teams to ensure alignment and improve forecasting accuracy.

Continuous Improvement & Systems

• Contribute to the enhancement of FP&A processes models and tools across the Group.
• Work closely with IT and data teams to streamline financial systems and reporting platforms.
• Support integration and onboarding of new businesses into group FP&A processes where applicable.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field; Masters degree or professional certification (CA ACCA CPA CFA CIMA) preferred

• 24 years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis financial reporting or a related finance role

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial consolidations

• Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is an advantage

• Skilled in budgeting forecasting and financial analysis

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time