Financial Analyst, FP&A

Job description

​Charterhouse are in process with an international services client, whom are looking to identify a Financial Analyst of FP&A, to join their centralised finance and business support team within their Dubai operation.

About the Role

This Financial Analyst, with a reporting line to the Head of Finance, shall have the overall insight across the budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting functions within the organisation. The FP&A Analyst will also take ownership of financial analysis tools, to deliver strong MIS-based reports, linking to cost control, performance reviews and commentaries across the profit & loss accounting.

In conjunction, the role will also devise dashboards and data tools, to enhance commercial-based reporting, to support the management team whilst also develop cashflow controls and any required reporting policy across the finance operations. This Analyst will also be required to support any project-based development activities through the provision of financial modelling, via Excel, to deliver business and scenario analysis.

About the Role

Our client will look to recruit a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) or a CFA/MBA-type profile with a strong gearing towards financial reporting and the production of management analysis, with a background from within a service-based provider. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience and will be able to manage key management reporting lines within both accountancy and commercial formats. A solid grasp of IFRS will be a technical pre-requisite along with an ability to produce and develop reporting procedures, in co-ordination with both accounting teams and commercial finance. The client will also look for clear, concise and accurate reporting and communication-based skills within this pivotal finance position.