Strategic Finance Analyst: Budget, Forecast & Insights

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior finance professional to manage budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. You will analyze complex financial data, prepare variance explanations, and provide insights to support strategic decisions.

The role requires a post-qualification accounting degree (CA preferred), at least five years in a similar position, strong Excel skills, and experience with planning tools like Oracle Planning.

Qualifications

• Post qualification degree in accounting (preferably Chartered Accountant).
• Significant experience; five years in a similar position in large organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and related tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and cash flow analysis.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis with explanations for variances.
• Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis.
• Oversee internal cost budgets and ensure expenses align with approvals.
• Challenge operations on forecast inputs and review variances with clear explanations.
• Support weekly cash flow forecast and perform variance analysis.
• Ensure forecast/budgets are loaded on Oracle Planning Module and reconciled.
• Supervise personnel, allocate work, train and evaluate performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant

Accounting degree

Tools

Oracle Planning

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Tanqeeb in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior finance professional to manage budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. You will analyze complex financial data, prepare variance explanations, and provide insights to support strategic decisions.

The role requires a post-qualification accounting degree (CA preferred), at least five years in a similar position, strong Excel skills, and experience with planning tools like Oracle Planning.