Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst (UAEN)

TALENTS TIDE HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

TALENTS TIDE HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING in Dubai is seeking a Finance Budget Analyst to help develop opex budgets in line with group policies. You will collaborate with department heads and the finance team to gather data and ensure timely budget preparation.

The role requires strong Excel, MIS experience, and knowledge of Oracle and budgeting software. You will monitor budget implementation, prepare MIS reports, and deliver insights to support strategic decision making in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification with accounting/finance focus; professional designation preferred.
• Strong Excel skills with complex data analysis.
• Experience with MIS, Oracle and budgeting software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor opex and budget plans aligned with group policies.
• Coordinate with departments to prepare annual budgets.
• Consolidate information for annual budgets and MIS reports.
• Monitor budget implementation and forecast required by management.
• Prepare periodic management information reports for decision making.
• Maintain KPI reporting systems.
• Analyze variances and prepare financial reviews.
• Review monthly operational performance and forecast exceptions.
• Contribute to budgeting tools and reporting processes to improve accuracy.
• Ensure budgeting models are controlled and updated in software.

Skills

Advanced Excel and data analysis

Numerical and analytical skills

Financial reporting experience

Excellent communication and presenting

Education

Graduate in Accounting/Finance; CA/ACCA/CPA

Tools

MIS

Oracle

Budgeting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide support in developing operational expenses (opex) budget plans and schedules in line with Group policies and procedures.
• Execute budgetary plans in coordination with concerned departments to ensure smooth preparation of budgets.
• Act as a liaison between entity department heads and finance team for collating information required to develop annual budgets.
• Support in monitoring budget implementation and subsequent recalibrations or forecasts required by management.
• Assist in preparation of periodic and ad hoc Management Information Reports to provide timely and relevant information for decision making.
• Develop and maintain appropriate KPI information reporting systems.
• Investigate variances and prepare financial reviews recommending upward or business requirements.
• Analyze monthly reporting related to operational performance variances and metrics to forecast budgetary exceptions during the operating year.
• Contribute to developing budgetary IS and project reporting policies, processes, procedures, forms and templates ensuring adequate controls and reporting structure.
• Provide inputs to develop and enhance budgeting, planning, controlling and reporting tools to minimize variance and improve accuracy.
• Maintain full control over budgeting models to ensure budgets are prepared, maintained and monitored accurately within software.
• Identify and raise issues to technical team for resolution.
• Review financial statements ensuring preparation is based on financial records and compliance with financial statement standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Accounting/Finance; CA/ACCA/CPA or similar preferred.
• In-depth understanding of real estate business, accounting matters, and relevant regulatory matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel with complex data analysis and modeling capabilities.
• Well versed in Management Information Systems (MIS), Oracle, and budgeting software.
• Ability to manage complex general ledger accounts.
• Proficient in financial reporting including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Strong team orientation and exceptional work ethic.
• Change management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.