Budget Planning and Financial Analysis Specialist (UAE National)

About the role

A confidential government entity in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly motivated Budget Planning and Financial Analysis Specialist to support budget planning, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and financial performance monitoring. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective financial planning, accurate reporting, and alignment between financial resources and organizational priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation, consolidation, and monitoring of annual budgets.
• Conduct financial analysis of budgets, actual expenditure, forecasts, and variances.
• Monitor budget utilization, identify significant variances, trends, and financial risks.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, management dashboards, and presentations.
• Collaborate with business units to review and validate budget submissions and financial requirements.
• Analyze expenditure patterns and provide insights for informed management decisions.
• Support budget revisions, reallocations, and related financial approval processes.
• Prepare ad‑hoc financial analysis and reports as required by management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, analysis, forecasting or management reporting.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP or financial management systems (preferred).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• ERP or financial management systems
• Financial reporting tools