Senior Budgeting Analyst (UAE National)

About This Role

The Senior Budgeting Analyst is responsible for executing the end-to-end planning and financial analysis processes in line with ADAC’s cash flow expectations and long-term financial plans for ADAC and its subsidiaries. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and financial governance while ensuring alignment with ADAC’s strategic performance management framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide input towards budget preparation for the section/department.
• Support the achievement of departmental and sectional objectives and assist colleagues in achieving shared goals.
• Support the development of sectional/departmental objectives and plans in line with ADAC’s strategic performance management framework and scorecard.
• Maintain knowledge of new and existing KPI requirements and their linkage to corporate KPIs and the strategic performance framework.
• Prepare variance reports between approved budgets and actual spending, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in budgeting change management, including planning, administration, and re-allocation.
• Assist in preparing short-term financial forecasts for ADAC and its subsidiaries to support budget management and business growth.
• Gather and compile budget proposals from divisions/departments and review them for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Assist in implementing and executing approved budget programs and new initiatives across revenue, Opex, manpower planning, and capex.
• Prepare analysis and recommendations for division/department heads on budget development and alignment with ADAC’s financial plans.
• Prepare supporting analysis and detailed reviews of financial forecasts and budgeted figures, including in-depth variance analysis.
• Prepare revenue, capex, Opex, and manpower budget documents for discussions with external stakeholders and incorporate feedback prior to final submission.
• Update user data security matrix information in the Budgeting & Planning system.
• Assist in preparing monthly performance reports and suggest improvements to financial budget management.
• Prepare analysis and reports to support funding feasibility reviews for the Investment Committee.
• Maintain awareness of and adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of periodic reports as requested by section/department heads.
• Propose remedial actions to address quality or compliance issues identified during report reviews.
• Provide input into periodic audits of established policies and procedures.
• Identify and contribute to technology-related requirements to support automation within the function.
• Proactively pursue professional development opportunities aligned with ADA’s values.
• Participate in performance appraisals and act on feedback from line management. Perform ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Line Manager.

Requirements and Skills

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in budgeting and planning.
• Knowledge of accounting and statistics is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage ad-hoc tasks and changing priorities.