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Senior Financial Analyst - Group FP&A
Ghobash Group · Dubai
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Job description
We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our Group FP&A team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in group-level financial consolidations, high-quality analysis and insights, and board-level reporting. This role also requires strong FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, and financial business partnering, particularly for corporate and head office functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Group-Level Consolidation & Analysis
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Consolidate financial results across business units and geographies to deliver an accurate and timely Group view.
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Analyze business unit submissions to ensure consistency and integrity of group-wide financials.
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Identify key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities at a Group level.
Board & Executive Reporting
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Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
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Develop high-impact management dashboards, KPI tracking tools, and variance analyses with narrative insights.
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Support investor relations, CEO/CFO office, and strategy teams with ad-hoc financial insights.
Financial Planning & Budgeting
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Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process for Group consolidated financials.
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Provide planning and analysis support for head office functions (e.g., HR, IT, Legal, Corporate Communications).
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Track and report performance against plans, ensuring early identification of variances and action points.
Business Partnering
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Act as a finance partner to Group function heads, supporting cost management, project analysis, and value creation initiatives.
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Provide financial input for cross-functional strategic projects and corporate initiatives.
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Collaborate with business units’ finance teams to ensure alignment and improve forecasting accuracy.
Continuous Improvement & Systems
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Contribute to the enhancement of FP&A processes, models, and tools across the Group.
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Work closely with IT and data teams to streamline financial systems and reporting platforms.
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Support integration and onboarding of new businesses into group FP&A processes, where applicable.
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
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CPA/CA/CMA/MBA is a strong advantage.
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6–10 years of experience in FP&A, including at least 3 years in a Group FP&A or corporate finance role within a diversified or multi-entity organization.
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Strong expertise in financial consolidations and inter-company structures.
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Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
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Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Hyperion) is preferred.
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Strong business acumen and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
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Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
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Self-starter with a proactive and collaborative approach.
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