Financial Analyst - Emirati Talent

Role summary

Role profile

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process, including assumptions and variance reviews with stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and rolling outlooks with business and finance stakeholders.
• Translate business priorities into financial projections, scenarios, and performance targets for the strategic plan.
• Analyze results against budget, forecast, prior year, and strategic-plan targets; identify drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis, scenario and sensitivity modeling, and business-case evaluation.
• Maintain planning and reporting data in SAP S/4HANA and HFM, including reconciliations.
• Prepare decision-oriented presentations for leadership; gather stakeholder inputs, challenge assumptions, and communicate financial insights.
• Identify improvements to FP&A processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical quality.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 1–3 years of relevant Financial Planning & Analysis experience.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and ad hoc analysis.

Technical skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including financial modeling, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills for clear communication of complex financial information.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and HFM.
• Progress toward or completion of ACCA or CFA is preferred.

Other qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication, commercial awareness, and confidence to challenge assumptions constructively.
• Collaborative stakeholder-management skills; self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.