Financial Analyst - Group FP&A

Ghobash Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Financial Analyst to drive financial consolidation and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, and proficiency in budgeting and forecasting. This role involves preparing reports for the Board and contributing to annual budgeting processes while acting as a finance partner for corporate functions. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, financial reporting, or a related finance role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial consolidations.
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate financial results across business units & geographies.
• Prepare monthly & quarterly financial reports for Board of Directors.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic Reporting

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Education

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

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

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s degree or professional certification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, CIMA) preferred
• 2–4 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