Technical Delivery Lead Architect

Flint Consulting Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled FP&A Specialist to join their finance team. In this pivotal role, you will provide critical financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making. Your responsibilities will include budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, along with developing complex financial models to evaluate business opportunities. This position requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in financial tools, particularly Microsoft Excel. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about financial strategy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and VBA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain annual budgets and forecasts while analyzing variances.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and develop key performance indicators.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

MBA or professional certification (CFA / CA / ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

The FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Specialist is a key member of the finance team responsible for providing financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making. This role involves budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting.

Your Responsibilities :

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted results.
• Identify trends and provide insights to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Ability to build detailed financial forecasts, including projections of P&L, BS, and CF statements.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business opportunities and support valuations
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Support strategic planning initiatives with financial modeling.

Performance Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Performing scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the financial impact of different assumptions and variables
• Evaluating financial information critically, identifying potential issues, and suggesting effective solutions.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and market opportunities.
• Analyze competitor financials and strategies to benchmark performance and identify opportunities.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights to management.

Strategic Planning

• Support the development of long-term strategic plans.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations.
• Evaluate potential mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• MBA or professional certification (CFA / CA / ACCA) is a preferred.
• 3-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, modeling, or related area.

Technical :

• Proficiency Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and VBA / macros for automation and efficiency.
• Proficiency in developing and reviewing complex financial models
• Understanding of Data Sciences applications and working knowledge of Business intelligence tools
• Knowledge and practical experience with various valuation methods such as discounted cash flow (DCF), and comparable company analysis.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability in financial models, forecasts, and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

Behavioral :

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Quality and Results focused
• Learning Agility
• Creativity and innovation
• Agility and Adaptability
• Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving