Oliver Wyman - IMEA FP&A Senior Analyst â Maternity cover (12-18 months)

Marsh McLennan; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is hiring a FP&A Senior Analyst for a maternity cover position in Dubai. The successful candidate will manage project lifecycle activities, prepare financial reports, and analyze project performance. A minimum of 4 to 5 years FP&A or business analysis experience is essential along with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a diverse, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 to 5 years of experience in FP&A or business analysis is essential.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work independently and in teams.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project lifecycle activities including contract review and project setup.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports focusing on revenue and profitability.
• Analyze performance against budget and previous years.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Tableau

Job description

Oliver Wyman is now looking to recruit a FP&A Senior Analyst (Maternity cover) for 12-18 months to join our Middle East office and be part of our IMEA (India Middle East Africa) team!

The role will be based out of Dubai office.

Job Overview:

This is a maternity cover role within IMEA FP&A team to support all aspects of project lifecycle activities from pipeline management to analyzing project economics. The successful candidate should have a strong analytical background and be able to communicate effectively with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project lifecycle activities

  • Supporting project lifecycle activities - Reviewing client contracts, staffing input, project pricing & fee structure, validating impact on revenue recognition and backlog management

  • Reviewing and following up on missing client contracts in collaboration with Legal and EAs

  • Collaborating with key stakeholders across the region to facilitate project setup. Liaising with talent management EAs and the wider business on all aspects of the project life cycle (opportunity to cash collections)

  • Coordinating with controllership team on all finance operations matters including project verification updates, unbilled (WIP) invoicing and highlighting potential risks to management on a timely basis

• Financial Planning and Analytics

  • Assisting with preparing weekly & monthly reporting - primarily focused on Region/Market revenues, backlog, pipeline & sales traction, project profitability and utilization

  • Analyzing performance against budget & prior year at various intersections including market, industry, capabilities and overall regional level

  • Assisting in infrastructure reporting throughout the year in collaboration with function Heads and Global FP&A

  • Analyzing project/partner economics including revenue analysis, staffing and supporting partner group with pricing and investment requests

  • Preparing periodic forecast based on sold backlog and pipeline

• Involvement in Ad-hoc tasks and special projects across the region

  • Special projects and ad hoc activities/analysis as needed

Skills and Attributes

• Minimum 4 to 5 years prior FP&A/business analyst experience is essential for this role

• Proactive, highly organized, meticulous attention to detail, operates well independently and within a team

• Able to clearly articulate and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organization

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (advanced level)

• Fluent in English (written and verbal), Arabic is a plus

• Exposure to Salesforce and Tableau is a plus

Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment.

Marsh McLennan is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.