FP&A Analyst - IT Projects

We are looking for an

to support budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and financial reporting for our client, a large semi-government entity in Dubai.

This role requires strong Excel skills, an understanding of financial planning and analysis, and the ability to track project expenditure, identify variances and provide clear financial insights to support decision-making.

This role will begin initially on a 12-month contract and will be reporting to the Program Manager in the Digital Transformation department.

• Analyse operating expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Track project costs and actual expenditure against approved budgets.
• Conduct spend analysis by category, vendor, cost centre and project.
• Prepare budget versus actual reports, analyse variances and explain key cost drivers.
• Support monthly and quarterly forecasting, as well as the annual budgeting process.
• Develop and maintain financial models and Excel-based trackers to monitor program expenditure.
• Prepare financial dashboards, reports and presentation materials for the Program Manager and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor financial commitments, accruals and purchase orders against project budgets.
• Identify potential overspending risks, cost trends and opportunities for savings.
• Work closely with finance, procurement and project teams to collect, validate and analyse financial data.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and business case development as required.

• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, management accounting, audit or financial analysis.
• Qualified or part-qualified CFA is preferred.
• Good understanding of OPEX, CAPEX, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and financial modelling.
• Experience in preparing financial reports, dashboards and budget tracking tools.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple analysis requests and deadlines.

Preference will be given to candidates available immediately.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates.

Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.

We will review your job application within 7 working days.

Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to gain a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail and outline potential next steps.