Financial Analyst - FP&A (Emirati Talent)

About the role

MAFL is looking for a Financial Analyst to support its financial planning and performance management activities. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and ad hoc analysis that helps make informed business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the annual budgeting process, including assumptions and variance reviews with stakeholders
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and rolling outlooks with business and finance partners
• Support the strategic plan by turning business priorities into financial projections, scenarios and targets
• Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast, prior year and strategic targets, identifying drivers, risks and opportunities
• Perform ad hoc analysis, scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis and business-case evaluation
• Maintain planning and reporting data in SAP S/4HANA and HFM, including reconciliations
• Prepare concise, decision-oriented presentations for leadership review
• Gather inputs, challenge assumptions and share financial insights with cross-functional stakeholders
• Improve FP&A processes, reporting efficiency and analytical quality

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in FP&A
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and ad hoc analysis
• Progress towards or completion of ACCA or CFA is preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy

Required skills

• Advanced Excel, including financial modelling, formulas, pivot tables and data analysis
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and HFM