Financial Planning Analyst

Dautom; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dautom, in partnership with a global FMCG leader, seeks an FP&A Analyst in Dubai to manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. You will deliver monthly reports, dashboards, and variance analyses to guide strategic decisions and profitability improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 6–7 years FP&A experience, FMCG familiarity, strong Excel skills, and ability to collaborate across sales, marketing and supply chain while supporting month-end activities.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of FP&A experience.
• Prior FMCG industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, modelling and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical, financial reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with financial reporting tools is an advantage.
• CA Articleship candidates may be considered based on overall profile.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards and variance analysis.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and improvement areas.
• Monitor revenue, costs, margins and operating expenses.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, supply chain and other teams to support financial decisions.
• Develop financial models and provide business insights.
• Support month-end closing and management reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and recommend profitability improvements.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Variance analysis

Excel

Financial reporting

Education

CA Articleship

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

In this role, you will collaborate closely with one of our esteemed clients—a globally recognized leader in their industry, distinguished by their commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional value. As a trusted IT consulting partner, Dautom is supporting their strategic initiatives by connecting them with exceptional talent to drive business growth and transformation.

About the role :

Role Name : FP&A Analyst

Job Location :Dubai, UAE

Notice Period: 30 Days

Industry: FMCG / Dairy

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of regional sales experience

ob Description

We are looking for an experienced FP&A Analyst with a strong background in the FMCG industry to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and providing business insights to support strategic decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial dashboards and variance analysis.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and highlight areas for improvement.
• Monitor revenue, costs, margins and operating expenses.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, supply chain and other business teams to support financial decisions.
• Develop financial models and provide insights into business performance.
• Support month-end closing and management reporting activities.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and provide recommendations to improve profitability and cost efficiency.

Requirements

• 6–7 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Prior experience in the FMCG industry is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical, financial reporting and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with financial reporting tools is an advantage.
• CA Articleship candidates with relevant post‑qualification or industry experience may also be considered, depending on their overall profile.