Senior Finance Analyst – FP&A (Retail/Wholesale/E‑commerce)

About the role

Al Boom Marine is seeking a commercially‑driven Senior Finance Analyst to join its Finance team in Dubai. The role will support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across its retail, wholesale and e‑commerce channels, providing insights that drive strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain annual budgets, monthly budgets and rolling forecasts for brands, stores and channels.
• Track performance against budget and prior year, identify risks and opportunities, and prepare monthly P&L variance analysis.
• Develop KPI dashboards covering sales, margins, operating expenses and inventory.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packs and presentations for leadership reviews.
• Collaborate with accounting during month‑end close, including accruals and analytical reviews.
• Support new store feasibility studies, lease renewals and other investment cases.
• Improve financial models and automate recurring reports using Excel, Power BI and AI tools.
• Assist ERP and BI system enhancements and ensure master data accuracy.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• CIMA, ACCA, CA or CFA qualification (qualified or part‑qualified) preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A or commercial finance, with at least 2–3 years in a retail environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel for financial modelling.
• Power BI for dashboard creation and reporting.
• Experience with AI‑enabled analytical tools.
• Knowledge of ERP and Business Intelligence systems.