FP&A & Reporting Analyst — Budgeting & Forecasting (Dubai)

Heriot-Watt University; Dubai; On-site; AED 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution in Dubai is seeking a Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst to enhance financial processes and reporting. This role requires a minimum of three years' experience in financial planning and analysis, with strong skills in data analysis and advanced tools like Power BI and Oracle Financials. The successful candidate will support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, contributing to strategic decision-making and financial integrity. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in a similar financial planning and analysis role.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partner with budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis and trend reporting.
• Prepare financial performance reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Technical expertise in FP&A reporting

Power BI

Oracle Financials

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Educated to at least SCQF level or similar

Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

ERP tools

BI tools

Job description

A prestigious higher education institution in Dubai is seeking a Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst to enhance financial processes and reporting. This role requires a minimum of three years' experience in financial planning and analysis, with strong skills in data analysis and advanced tools like Power BI and Oracle Financials. The successful candidate will support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, contributing to strategic decision-making and financial integrity. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential for this role.