FP&A Analyst

About the role

Our client, a leading consumer‑goods company in the region, is looking for an FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial analysis. This is a full‑time position based in Dubai, ideal for a finance professional with around four to five years of experience.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and long‑term financial plans.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts to identify trends and key drivers.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with 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 for strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Assist with investment appraisals, market assessments and business case development.
• Support cash‑flow forecasting and working‑capital management.
• Contribute to the enhancement of reporting processes and financial‑planning frameworks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
• Approximately four years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance or business analysis.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods or retail is advantageous.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or CFA is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Financial modeling