Team Leader - FP&A

Julphar; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Ras al-Khaimah seeks a Commercial FP&A Analyst to drive financial planning and provide insights to support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance, 3–5 years of experience in commercial finance, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include developing forecasts, preparing management reports, and partnering with commercial teams to enhance decision-making.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A or commercial finance.
• Strong understanding of P&L, revenue drivers, and pricing strategies.
• Ability to partner with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of financial plans and forecasts.
• Prepare monthly management reports and highlight KPIs.
• Analyze market dynamics to inform commercial strategy.

Skills

Financial analysis

Profitability analysis

Advanced Excel

Commercial awareness

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics

Professional certifications (CFA, CPA, CFM)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary/ Main Purpose:

The Commercial FP&A Analyst will play a key role in driving financial planning, reporting, and decision support for the commercial organization. This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Business Unit leaders to provide financial insights, evaluate business performance, and support strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth and profitability.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead and support the development of the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial models for commercial functions.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to translate commercial strategies into financial outcomes.
• Monitor and track sales and margin performance against plan, identifying risks and opportunities.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Partner with commercial teams (Sales, Marketing, Business Development) to provide financial insights that support pricing, product launches, promotions, and other revenue-driving activities.
• Conduct profitability analysis by product, customer, and channel to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support contract negotiations and commercial deals by providing scenario modelling and financial impact assessments.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare and deliver monthly management reports and dashboards highlighting key KPIs, variances, and trends.
• Analyze market dynamics, competitor performance, and customer behaviors to support commercial strategy.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of commercial financial data and reporting.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Streamline FP&A processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Support implementation of financial systems, tools, and reporting enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics.
• Professional certifications (CFA, CPA, CFM, or similar) are a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or related financial analysis role.
• Strong understanding of P&L, revenue drivers, pricing strategies, and commercial operations.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively with non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Commercial awareness
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and storytelling skills
• Continuous improvement mindset