FP&A Analyst: Strategic Forecasting & Profitability

Client of Michael Page; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Michael Page is seeking an FP&A professional to support budgeting, quarterly forecasts and long-term financial planning within a fast-moving consumer goods context. You will analyse financial performance, review budgets and actuals, and provide clear performance commentary to senior management.

The role requires strong analytical and financial modelling skills, advanced Excel and solid reporting capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related discipline.
• Approximately 4 years of FP&A/commercial finance/business analysis experience.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, retail or related industry is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Proven experience supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong reporting capabilities.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or CFA is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Candidates on short notice or immediately available are encouraged to apply

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

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related

Job description

Client of Michael Page is seeking an FP&A professional to support budgeting, quarterly forecasts and long-term financial planning within a fast-moving consumer goods context. You will analyse financial performance, review budgets and actuals, and provide clear performance commentary to senior management.

The role requires strong analytical and financial modelling skills, advanced Excel and solid reporting capability.