Strategic FP&A Analyst - Retail & E-commerce Growth (Dubai)

Burj Line Builders; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Boom Marine is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to drive FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting across Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce channels in Dubai, UAE. You will partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights, identify risks, and enable strategic decisions.

The role requires 5–8 years of FP&A/finance experience (retail preferred), strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and experience with Power BI and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CIMA, ACCA, CA, or CFA qualification (qualified or part-qualified) is preferred.
• 5–8 years of FP&A or commercial finance, with 2–3 years preferably within retail.
• Experience in multi-store, multi-channel, or franchise businesses is preferred.
• GCC experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills are essential.
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics or a similar major ERP system.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain annual budgets, monthly budgets, and rolling forecasts across channels, brands, and stores.
• Track business performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying key risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly P&L analysis by channel, brand, and store, including variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards covering sales, margins, operating expenses, and inventory.
• Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support management decision-making.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packs and presentations for business reviews and leadership meetings.
• Work closely with accounting during month-end close, including accruals and analytical reviews.
• Support new store feasibility studies, lease renewals, and other investment cases.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and decision support to management.
• Improve financial models and automate recurring reports using Excel, Power BI, and AI tools.
• Support ERP and BI system enhancements and ensure financial master data remains accurate.
• Document reporting and financial processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and auditability.

Skills

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

Power BI

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication and presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CIMA/ACCA/CA/CFA qualification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Al Boom Marine is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to drive FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting across Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce channels in Dubai, UAE. You will partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights, identify risks, and enable strategic decisions.

The role requires 5–8 years of FP&A/finance experience (retail preferred), strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and experience with Power BI and ERP systems.