Financial Planning & Analysis Lead in Dubai, UAE

TestHiring; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food & Beverage company in the UAE is hiring a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead to oversee strategic financial planning across its store network. The ideal candidate will have proven FP&A experience in the F&B or Retail industry, strong analytical skills, and expertise in Oracle ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of FP&A experience in the F&B or Retail sector.
• Hands-on expertise in Oracle ERP and BI tools.
• Strong UAE market experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Build dynamic financial models for store performance.
• Conduct detailed variance and ROI analyses.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

P&L analysis

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

We are hiring a Financial Planning & Analysis Lead
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Food & Beverage
Workweek: 4.5 days (Mon-Thu: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM / 9 AM - 7 PM, Fri: 9 AM - 1 PM)
Are you a data-driven finance professional with a passion for turning numbers into business strategy? We are a leading Food & Beverage company in the UAE looking for an FP&A Lead to drive strategic financial planning and performance insights across our UAE store network.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in FP&A within the F&B or Retail industry
• Hands-on expertise in Oracle ERP systems (this is a must)
• Strong UAE market experience (must-have)
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and P&L analysis
• A collaborative finance partner who can support Operations, Marketing, and Development teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Build dynamic financial models for existing and new store performance
• Conduct detailed variance and ROI analyses
• Support strategic business decisions with real-time insights
• Lead report automation and dashboarding through Power BI/Tableau
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive cost-efficiency and growth

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• 4-7 years of FP&A experience in the QSR / F&B / Retail sector
• Strong command of Excel, Oracle ERP, and BI tools
• Sharp analytical mind, business acumen, and excellent communication skills