FP&A Analyst

Job Title: FP&A Analyst

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reports To: Head of Finance/CFO

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary:

The FP&A Analyst is a commercially minded finance professional responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the business. This role provides high-quality financial insights to support management decision-making, working closely with the Financial Controller, Head of Finance, and senior stakeholders to translate financial data into actionable insights that drive growth, profitability, and cash flow management in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans (including 5-year business plan)

• Maintain and enhance financial models to assess business performance, growth initiatives, and cost efficiency

• Track actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities

• Provide variance analysis and commentary to support strategic planning decisions

Management Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare monthly performance packs including:

• Revenue and margin analysis

• Cost base analysis (headcount, commissions, overheads)

• EBITDA and cash flow drivers

• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide clear explanations for movements versus budget and prior periods

• Support ad-hoc financial analysis requests from senior management

• Develop and maintain management reporting dashboards and templates

Commercial and Business Partnering

• Act as a finance business partner to operational teams, providing financial insight to support decision-making

• Analyse supplier agreements, commission structures, and profitability by product type, client, or region

• Support commercial evaluations and business case development for new initiatives

• Provide financial perspective on operational decisions and strategic priorities

Cash Flow and Working Capital Management

• Assist with cash flow forecasting, including short-term liquidity planning

• Monitor key working capital and financial metrics including receivables, payables, commission timing, EBITDA to cash conversion, and net debt ratio

• Highlight potential cash risks and support mitigation planning

• Support working capital optimization initiatives

Data, Systems and Process Improvements

• Improve financial models, reporting templates, and dashboards to increase automation and insight

• Work closely with the Head of Finance to enhance financial reporting tools, data quality and reporting insights

• Support implementation and optimization of finance systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Power BI, Excel models)

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Maintain data integrity and quality across all financial reporting systems

Stakeholder Support and Communication

• Prepare clear and concise financial commentary suitable for non-finance stakeholders

• Support senior leadership with board-level analysis and presentation materials as needed

• Translate complex financial information into accessible insights for diverse audiences

• Build strong working relationships across departments to support effective business partnering

Candidate Profile:

Experience and Qualification

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent); or

• Strong FP&A experience with demonstrated intent to pursue professional qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

• Minimum 2-4 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in FP&A or management accounting

• Experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic organization with changing priorities

• Prior FP&A experience in a multi-entity or international environment (desirable)

• Experience with commission-based revenue models (desirable)

Key Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities with strong analytical and data interpretation skills

• Commercial acumen and ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused financial advice

• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with ability to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environment

• Proactive, self-motivated approach with ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities

• Proficiency in financial systems (Sage Intacct or similar) and reporting tools (Power BI desirable)

• High level of integrity, professional ethics, and discretion in handling confidential information