Job description JOB PURPOSE: The FP&A Associate will support the planning, forecasting, and performance management activities by producing timely financial analysis, management reports, and insights that enable informed decision-making. The role will maintain budgeting and forecasting models, monitor performance vs plan, and support cash flow and working capital reporting to strengthen financial discipline and visibility. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting • Support the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts in collaboration with internal stakeholders. • Maintain financial planning models, templates, and assumption packs to ensure consistency and accuracy. • Consolidate inputs, validate key assumptions, and ensure alignment with business targets. Management Reporting & MIS • Prepare monthly management reporting packs (P&L, key metrics, dashboards) for review by Finance leadership. • Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Budget/Forecast/Prior Year) and provide clear commentary on drivers, risks, and actions. • Track KPIs and highlight trends, anomalies, and performance improvement opportunities. Financial Analysis & Decision Support • Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support pricing, cost optimization, investment cases, and operational decisions. • Build scenario and sensitivity analyses to quantify impact of key business variables. • Support CAPEX tracking and post-investment performance reviews where required. Cash Flow & Working Capital Support • Support cash flow reporting and short-term cash forecasting, including tracking variances and key drivers. • Monitor working capital metrics (receivables, payables, inventory) and support improvement initiatives. • Assist in maintaining basic liquidity dashboards and reporting routines. Data Quality, Controls & Process Improvement • Ensure integrity of FP&A data by reconciling inputs to financial systems and validating reporting outputs. • Support standardization of reporting formats, calendars, and documentation (SOPs/process notes). • Contribute to automation and efficiency improvements (Excel, ERP reports, BI dashboards) COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: • CFO / Executive Management • Finance team and department heads • Internal audit, risk, and compliance teams External: • Consultants and advisors • Third parties and service providers • OIA and Government stakeholders QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration. • Professional certification (CMA, ACCA, CPA, CFA) is a plus. Experience • Minimum 3 years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, financial analysis, or budgeting/forecasting. • Experience in a fast-paced environment and working with cross-functional stakeholders is an advantage. Technical Competencies Leadership/Behavioural Competencies • Budgeting & forecasting support • Variance analysis (Actual vs Budget/Forecast/PY) • Management reporting (MIS packs, KPIs, dashboards) • Financial modelling (Excel-based, scenario/sensitivity) • P&L and financial statement understanding • Cash flow basics and short-term forecasting • Working capital tracking (AR/AP/Inventory) • Data reconciliation & quality checks • Excel advanced (pivots, lookups, Power Query preferred) • ERP/reporting tools exposure; Power BI is a plus • Analytical thinking & problem-solving • Attention to detail & accuracy • Business acumen (link numbers to actions) • Clear communication & stakeholder management • Planning, prioritization & time management • Ownership, accountability & initiative • Integrity, confidentiality & ethics • Collaboration & teamwork • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
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