Financial Planning & Analysis Associate - أختصاصي تخطيط و تحليل مالي

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