FMCG FP&A Analyst: Growth & Insights

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

Job summary

Yello is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis in a fast-growing consumer goods environment. You will partner with commercial and operations teams to enable data-driven decisions and improve profitability.

The role emphasizes financial modelling, long-term planning, and insightful reporting to support senior management and business growth initiatives in the UAE market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field with strong analytical ability.
• 4 years in FP&A, commercial finance, or business analysis.
• Experience in FMCG/consumer goods or retail is advantageous.
• Strong modelling and budgeting/forecasting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Analyse financial performance by reviewing budgets, forecasts, and actual results to identify trends and key business drivers.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including performance commentary and KPI analysis.
• Monitor business performance against targets and provide insights to support decision‑making.
• Work closely with operational and commercial teams to assess business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct profitability analysis across products, channels, customers, and categories.
• Support pricing analysis and evaluate the financial impact of commercial initiatives.
• Review cost structures and highlight opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Assist with investment appraisals, market assessments, and business case development.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management activities.
• Contribute to the enhancement of reporting processes and financial planning frameworks.
• Develop and track key performance indicators to measure business performance.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information used in reporting and analysis.
• Provide ad hoc financial and commercial analysis to support senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Reporting capabilities

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CFA certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Yello is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis in a fast-growing consumer goods environment. You will partner with commercial and operations teams to enable data-driven decisions and improve profitability.

The role emphasizes financial modelling, long-term planning, and insightful reporting to support senior management and business growth initiatives in the UAE market.