Senior Finance & Accounts Analyst – FP&A

Fouress Synergy LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouress Synergy LLC in UAE seeks a Senior Finance & Accounts Analyst – FP&A to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis within its general trading business. The role focuses on margins, cash flow, working capital, and profitability to support management decisions.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years in accounting/finance and FP&A, with strong Excel and ERP skills, and knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements. North Indian background preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, and FP&A.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis.
• Experience in general trading, import/export, wholesale, or distribution businesses.
• Understanding of inventory costing, gross margin analysis, cash flow, and working capital management.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, projections, and budget-versus-actual reports.
• Analyse revenue, gross margins, operating expenses, and profitability across trading activities, products, customers, and suppliers.
• Manage accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, monthly closing, and financial statements.
• Prepare management reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial performance dashboards to support business decisions.
• Monitor inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, purchase costs, freight, customs duties, and other landed costs.
• Manage working capital by monitoring receivables, payables, payment schedules, and cash flow requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, financial risks, and improvements in profitability.
• Support compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, applicable accounting standards, and internal financial controls.
• Use advanced MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems to improve financial reporting and analysis.

Job description

Senior Finance & Accounts Analyst – FP&A

• Position: Senior Finance & Accounts Analyst
  
• Department: Finance & Accounts
  
• Location: UAE
  
• Experience: 5–8 years
  
• Qualification: M.Com and CA
  

About the Role

Fouress Synergy LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Finance & Accounts Analyst – FP&A to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis within its general trading business.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals and practical experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with the ability to analyse trading margins, inventory costs, cash flow, working capital, and business profitability to support management decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, projections, and budget-versus-actual reports.

Analyse revenue, gross margins, operating expenses, and profitability across trading activities, products, customers, and suppliers.

Manage accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, monthly closing, and financial statements.

Prepare management reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial performance dashboards to support business decisions.

Monitor inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, purchase costs, freight, customs duties, and other landed costs.

Manage working capital by monitoring receivables, payables, payment schedules, and cash flow requirements.

Identify cost-saving opportunities, financial risks, and improvements in profitability.

Support compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, applicable accounting standards, and internal financial controls.

Use advanced MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems to improve financial reporting and analysis.

Required Qualifications & Skills

M.Com / CA qualification is mandatory.

5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, and FP&A.

Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis.

Experience in general trading, import/export, wholesale, or distribution businesses.

Understanding of inventory costing, gross margin analysis, cash flow, and working capital management.

Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with accounting software or ERP systems.

Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.

Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.

Preference for candidates from North India with relevant experience.

Experience with multi-currency transactions and cross-border trading is an advantage.

Familiarity with Zoho Books and Zoho Inventory is preferred.