FP&A Analyst – Dubai

About the role

Our client, a leading consumer goods company in the region, is looking for an FP&A Analyst to join the finance team in Dubai. The role will support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to drive strategic business decisions in a high‑growth environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and long‑term financial plans.
• Analyse financial performance by reviewing budgets, forecasts and actual results to identify trends and key drivers.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including performance commentary and KPI analysis.
• Monitor business performance against targets and provide insights for decision‑making.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct profitability analysis across products, channels, customers and categories.
• Support pricing analysis and evaluate the financial impact of commercial initiatives.
• Review cost structures and highlight opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Assist with investment appraisals, market assessments and business case development.
• Support cash‑flow forecasting and working‑capital management activities.
• Contribute to the enhancement of reporting processes and financial‑planning frameworks.
• Develop and track key performance indicators to measure business performance.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial and commercial analysis to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
• Approximately 4 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance or business analysis.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods or retail is an advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset with proven financial‑modelling capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and solid reporting skills.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or CFA is preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Financial modelling
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• KPI analysis
• Profitability analysis
• Pricing analysis
• Cash‑flow forecasting
• Working‑capital management
• Reporting