Specialist - Finance FPA

Sanad Aero Solutions Gmbh.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanad Aero Solutions Gmbh. is seeking a Specialist - Finance in its Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) team to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, delivering accurate data to support management decisions and ensuring audit readiness.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of FP&A experience, a bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, IFRS knowledge, and proficiency with ERP/BI systems (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Power BI).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, or management reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP/BI systems and financial modeling.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ability to collaborate across finance and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and Forecasting: assist in annual budgets and rolling forecasts, consolidate inputs and track variances.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: analyze revenue, costs, margins, and conduct variance/trend analyses.
• Management Reporting and Compliance: prepare governance reports and dashboards; support IFRS/GAAP compliance.
• ERP and BI System Support: maintain data accuracy in ERP/BI tools; test enhancements and automate.
• Process Improvement and Controls: identify opportunities to improve forecasting and reporting processes.

Skills

Variance analysis

Performance reporting

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

CPA

ACCA

CFA

CMA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Hyperion

Power BI

Job description

As a Specialist - Finance within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) team, you will be instrumental in supporting our company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities. You will provide valuable insights into business performance and assist management in decision-making by delivering accurate and compliant financial data. This role also contributes to enhancing ERP/BI systems and continuous process improvements to ensure reliable financial reporting and audit readiness.

Your Responsibilities

• Budgeting and Forecasting (35%): Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts by consolidating departmental inputs, validating assumptions, and highlighting variances. Track performance against budgets and update financial models accordingly.
• Financial Planning and Analysis (25%): Analyze key financial performance drivers such as revenue, costs, and margins. Conduct variance, trend, and sensitivity analyses to support strategic and operational decisions with actionable insights.
• Management Reporting and Compliance (15%): Prepare accurate and timely management reports and dashboards for senior leadership while ensuring compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and internal policies. Support audit processes by preparing reconciliations and documentation.
• ERP and BI System Support (15%): Maintain accuracy of financial data within ERP/BI platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Power BI). Test and support system enhancements and automation initiatives while resolving data inconsistencies.
• Process Improvement and Controls (10%): Identify opportunities to improve forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes. Support automation projects to increase efficiency and ensure proper documentation for consistency and audit readiness.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a Finance Specialist with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or CMA are preferred or in progress. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, or management reporting, with proven expertise in variance analysis and performance reporting.

Proficiency in ERP/BI systems and financial modeling is essential. You should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards, and the ability to collaborate effectively across finance and business teams. A continuous improvement mindset with experience in process automation and control enhancements is highly valued.