Strategic FP&A Analyst, FMCG Dubai

Dautom; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dautom, in partnership with a global FMCG leader, seeks an FP&A Analyst in Dubai to manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. You will deliver monthly reports, dashboards, and variance analyses to guide strategic decisions and profitability improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 6–7 years FP&A experience, FMCG familiarity, strong Excel skills, and ability to collaborate across sales, marketing and supply chain while supporting month-end activities.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of FP&A experience.
• Prior FMCG industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, modelling and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical, financial reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with financial reporting tools is an advantage.
• CA Articleship candidates may be considered based on overall profile.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards and variance analysis.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and improvement areas.
• Monitor revenue, costs, margins and operating expenses.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, supply chain and other teams to support financial decisions.
• Develop financial models and provide business insights.
• Support month-end closing and management reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and recommend profitability improvements.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Variance analysis

Excel

Financial reporting

Education

CA Articleship

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Dautom, in partnership with a global FMCG leader, seeks an FP&A Analyst in Dubai to manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. You will deliver monthly reports, dashboards, and variance analyses to guide strategic decisions and profitability improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 6–7 years FP&A experience, FMCG familiarity, strong Excel skills, and ability to collaborate across sales, marketing and supply chain while supporting month-end activities.