Financial Planning Analyst

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to join our finance team in the UAE. The role focuses on supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis within a structured corporate environment.

You will work with the Finance Manager and cross-functional teams to provide meaningful insights and enable informed decision-making. Ideal candidates have strong analytical abilities, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems to interpret financial data and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related discipline.
• CFA/ACCA/CPA/CMA or equivalent certifications are highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning, budgeting, or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting and financial planning processes of the organization.
• Develop financial forecasts, financial models, and financial analysis reports.
• Conduct variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual results.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reports for management.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to gather financial inputs and validate planning assumptions.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in evaluating business proposals and investment opportunities from a financial perspective.
• Support the improvement of financial planning tools, reporting processes and data analysis frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures and governance requirements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Financial data interpretation

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Independent work & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA/ACCA/CPA/CMA certifications preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are currently seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to join the finance team of a well-established organization in the UAE. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong analytical capabilities and experience in financial planning budgeting forecasting and performance analysis within a structured corporate environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and cross-functional teams to support the organizations financial planning processes provide meaningful financial insights and assist management in making informed business decisions. The role requires strong financial modeling skills attention to detail and the ability to interpret financial data to support operational and strategic objectives.

This is a permanent full-time role offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting and financial planning processes of the organization.
• Develop financial forecasts financial models and financial analysis reports.
• Conduct variance analysis between budget forecast and actual results.
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial performance reports for management.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to gather financial inputs and validate planning assumptions.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in evaluating business proposals and investment opportunities from a financial perspective.
• Support the improvement of financial planning tools reporting processes and data analysis frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies procedures and governance requirements.

RequirementsTo be considered for this role you need to meet the following criteria:

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related discipline
• Professional certifications such as CFA ACCA CPA CMA or equivalent are highly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning budgeting or financial analysis

Preferred Background

• Candidates with experience in large organizations consulting firms or structured corporate environments will be preferred
• Exposure to financial modelling business performance analysis and strategic planning
• Prior experience in both consulting/advisory firms and in-house corporate finance teams will be advantageous

Required Skills

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel and financial data analysis capabilities
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP Oracle or similar platforms
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide clear business insights
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities