Junior Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst

Mirai, a Scopely company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 149,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Riyadh is seeking a proactive Junior Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst. In this role, you will support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in finance and strong Excel and Google Sheets skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a young professional to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, financial reporting, or a related finance role.
• Excellent proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Proactive, hands-on, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Analyze actual financial performance versus budget and forecast.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly close activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Google Sheets proficiency

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP or accounting systems

BI Tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Financial Planning & reporting Analyst to support both FP&A and Accounting/Reporting functions. This role will be involved in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end financial reporting, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and insights. This is an excellent opportunity for a young finance professional looking to gain hands-on experience across planning, reporting, and core finance processes in a dynamic and growing environment.

Responsibilities

FP&A / Planning & Analysis

• Support preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives
• Analyze actual financial performance versus budget and forecast, identifying and explaining variances
• Partner with departments to collect inputs, track spending, and provide financial insights
• Develop and maintain Google sheet and Excel-based financial models to improve forecasting and reporting efficiency
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support management decision-making

Accounting & Reporting

• Assist in monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data
• Support preparation of management reports, including P&L analysis and cost center reporting
• Assist with account reconciliations, expense reviews, and validation of financial data
• Ensure proper classification of expenses and consistency between accounting records and FP&A reports
• Support documentation and improvement of financial reporting processes and controls
• Preparation and support for documentation related to Shareholders, Government agencies and Audit

Cross-functional & Process Support

• Ensure smooth communication with all departments for accurate financial tracking and reporting

Help build and improve financial processes and reporting frameworks from scratch as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, financial reporting, or a related finance role

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and Google Sheet skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Basic understanding of BI Tools
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems is a plus

Communication

• Excellent proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, hands-on, and eager to learn
• Detailed oriented
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment