Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

CARMA; Dubai; On-site; AED 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in media intelligence seeks an FP&A Analyst to support financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate has strong experience in SaaS environments, expertise in financial modeling, and a solid grasp of subscription-based revenue models. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to drive insights and strategic decisions, with opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of FP&A experience in tech or media intelligence.
• Strong command of financial modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent command of English with strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models capturing revenue drivers and monitor performance.
• Perform scenario analysis for pricing adjustments and market expansion.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS standards and strengthen financial controls.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Forecasting

Revenue Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA, CFA, or CPA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP Systems

CRM Tools

Job description

1. Financial Forecasting & Budgeting:

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models that capture key revenue drivers such as subscription renewals, client churn rates, and new customer acquisition.
• Collaborate with the commercial and product teams to ensure budgeting aligns with revenue targets and cost structures, considering the scalability of digital and AI-driven services.
• Monitor client contract terms, pricing structures, and multi-region revenue streams to improve financial projections and identify risks/opportunities.
• Perform scenario analysis for new product launches, pricing adjustments, and market expansion.
• Prepare rolling forecasts to adjust financial projections based on real-time business performance and external market trends.

2. Financial & Business Performance Analysis:

• Track and analyze key financial and operational metrics such as Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), and Gross Margin per product line.
• Conduct revenue leakage analysis by assessing billing cycles, discount structures, and unpaid invoices.
• Work closely with commercial teams to evaluate contract profitability, pricing models, and client retention strategies.
• Provide ROI analysis on marketing campaigns and business development initiatives to optimize spending efficiency.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities, particularly in data acquisition, content processing, and AI-driven analytics tools.

3. Data Analytics & Strategic Decision Support:

• Develop automated financial dashboards that provide real-time insights into revenue, expenses, and operational KPIs.
• Provide financial input in investment decisions related to AI-powered analytics, new market entry, and software infrastructure upgrades.
• Conduct benchmarking analysis against industry competitors to guide decision-making.

4. Compliance, Governance & Process Improvements:

• Ensure adherence to IFRS reporting standards and internal financial policies.
• Strengthen internal financial controls to prevent revenue misallocation and data access discrepancies.
• Work closely with finance and technology teams to ensure seamless integration between financial systems, CRM, and business intelligence tools.
• Support funding and investment discussions by preparing financial presentations for executive leadership.

Job Requirements

Education:-

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.

Experience:-

Minimum 5-7 years of FP&A experience, preferably in media intelligence, digital analytics, or SaaS-based businesses.

Technical Competencies/Skills :-

• Experience in FP&A within a media intelligence, SaaS, or technology-driven business is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of subscription-based revenue models, churn analysis, and contract lifecycle management.
• Expertise in forecasting models, scenario planning, and financial reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive Insights, or similar).
• Proficiency in financial modeling, pricing analysis, and revenue recognition principles specific to digital content and AI-driven analytics.
• Strong command of Excel, SQL, and financial planning software.
• Proven ability to analyze media industry trends and assess their financial implications on the business.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and CRM tools (e.g., Dynamics, HubSpot, or similar).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across finance, sales, product, and operations teams.
• Strong business acumen, with an ability to convert financial insights into strategic recommendations.
• Minimum 5-7 years of FP&A experience, preferably in media intelligence, digital analytics, or SaaS-based businesses.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.
• Excellent command of English.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of PR & Communication, and their measurement best practices.