52 Financial Analysis jobs in Abu Dhabi

Career Opportunities : Financial Planning & Analysis Lead (534)

Perform budgeting, forecasting, and analytical processes that support an organization’s financial health and business strategy.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and forecasts by collecting required data from the Sales Team, HR Department (headcount details), and department heads (operating expenses).
• Provide detailed P&L analysis—sales, margins, and overheads—by obtaining information from the Chief Accountant, sales team, and P&L reports.
• Generate adhoc analytical reports by coordinating with relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses by collating reports from the system and the Cost Accountant.
• Perform product-wise net profit analysis to assist management in pricing decisions.
• Prepare MIS reports monthly, quarterly, and annually by reviewing various financial reports.
• Analyze inventories by reviewing stock movement reports, stock adjustments, near-expiry reports, and FOCs.
• Assist the Finance Manager in creating financial models for long-term growth projections and business planning, identifying impacting factors.
• Support the Finance Manager in comparing budgets and forecasts, performing variance analysis, and recommending improvements.
• Supervise and evaluate team performance through regular reviews and feedback sessions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, subject to change.

Position Relationships

Internal : Marketing, HR, Supply Chain, Operations

Working Days : 5 days / week

Days Off : Friday & Saturday

Education

Bachelor of Commerce is required; CA or MBA is a plus.

Experience

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in managing similar-sized organizations.
• Industry experience and target market knowledge are pluses.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To produce monthly core chilled water results and summarize the key variances compared to budget and prior year. To organize a monthly meeting with plant managers and VP-O&M to know and get feedback on the variances. To organize and submit chilled water business plan on time with the required analysis, and VP O&M endorsement.

Description

Monthly end process and reporting

• Prepare monthly performance analysis and operating reports for core business and profit centre and compare it against budget, Prior Year
• Extract and organize data from ERP
• Liaise with the Plant Managers to discuss the variance on month end results
• Update the Plant and Connected Load monitoring template
• Prepare and distribute the monthly reporting slides
• Prepare and file all support schedules for each profit center
• Prepare the Budget Monitoring with open commitment for Maintenance and Admin Costs

Quarter and Rolling 12months forecast

• Rolling monthly forecast up to year end (with actuals and forecast for rest of the year)
• Rolling 12 months Net Income and Quarter on Quarter analysis and report rolling EBITDA as per bank covenants
• Prepare and analyse the Revenue and its variances; Key ratios and its variances
• Incorporate the assumptions in a Plant by Plant Template and analyze the results
• Prepare a list of risk and opportunities associated with budget / rolling 12 months forecast
• Finalize the upload data and upload in SAP

5 Year Business plan

• Meet with business heads and Plant Managers to discuss updates on target operational performances
• To prepare the Revenue analysis by contract and plant
• Updating Business plan Plant by Plant model
• Consolidate the 5 year Business Plan inputs for consolidated P&L
• Analyse and provide an insight into cost trend analysis, efficiencies comparison and Margin analysis
• Prepare and Update Business plan (BP) model includes P&L and cashflow as per Treasury template

Budget Control Process

• Upload approved Budgets of Main company, Subsidiaries and other O&M operated companies
• Requisitions under Budget hold in SAP - to discuss with relevant business heads and release it, along with the observations
• Meeting with O&M VP on a weekly basis on Budget requisition under hold

Adhoc Reports and Others

• Evaluate profit and cost efficiencies in various areas of the organization as needed
• Develop, maintain and distribute as-hoc reports and financial models as needed
• Others as required by business needs
• Support the manager by proactively engaging in handling other areas of work in department as and when assigned or requested

Audit Queries

• Supporting external audit during quarterly, interim and annual audit

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A. Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Commerce.
• Post graduate professional qualifications such as Chartered Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent is a must.

B. Minimum Experience:

• 4 -6 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role primarily in the Finance function in a large or complex organization.
• 1 year of direct supervisory experience would be preferred.

To formulate financial strategies and initiatives that enhance business performance, ensuring adherence to statutory regulations and corporate goals. Initiate financial planning and analysis processes, providing valuable insights to senior management for decision-making. Foster a data-driven approach to cost management, revenue generation, and financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Implement financial models and forecasting techniques to support strategic decision-making.
• Improve financial reporting processes for accurate and timely insights.
• Establish robust budgeting mechanisms to track and control financial performance.
• Manage cost accounting functions to ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Initiate measures for variance analysis, identifying cost reduction opportunities.
• Oversee financial risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Present financial insights to senior management, facilitating strategic planning.
• Promote standardization of reporting structures and performance analysis.
• Enhance business intelligence tools to improve data visualization and analytics.
• Support capital investment evaluations, ensuring financial feasibility and impact assessment.

Quality & Excellence Management:

• Enhance financial reporting accuracy and adherence to compliance standards.
• Monitor the implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Establish key performance metrics to track financial efficiency.
• Promote a culture of excellence in financial planning and analysis.

Qualifications and Experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications and Professional Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CMA (Certified Management Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), or equivalent are a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in financial planning & analysis.

• Seniority levelAssociate

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance
• IndustriesInsurance

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We are working with a prominent, regionally diversified investment group that is seeking to appoint a Senior Finance Leader to oversee Group-level financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision support. This is a high-impact role, reporting to the Group CFO, focused on driving financial transformation, digitalisation, and long-term value creation across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring deep FP&A expertise, strong commercial insight, and a passion for enabling smarter, faster business decisions through analytics and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Champion digitalisation and innovation initiatives across the FP&A function, leveraging tools such as AI, automation, and business intelligence platforms.
• Prepare and present insightful financial analysis, executive dashboards, and performance reports to senior leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate closely with business units and subsidiaries to consolidate budgets, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Evaluate investment opportunities with a critical and commercial lens; challenge and validate proposals from investment teams.
• Establish and continuously improve FP&A processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to drive efficiency and value-added insights.
• Actively support cash flow management and scenario analysis to assess the impact of business initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, providing mentorship, clear direction, and development opportunities.
• Represent the finance function on internal committees and cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide strategic input into corporate decision-making and risk mitigation efforts.
• Maintain strong awareness of how operating businesses function, enabling tailored and actionable financial guidance.
• Lead the preparation of Board / Committee materials and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and proactive financial stewardship.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant; CFA and / or MBA from a globally accredited institution is highly desirable
• 10–12+ years’ progressive experience in FP&A, IR, or related senior finance roles
• Background in diversified groups or investment holding companies, preferably in the GCC
• Strong leadership skills, commercial mindset, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to drive financial transformation and digitalisation initiatives
• Arabic fluency is a MUST

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Financial Planning • Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Etihad, the national airline of the UAE, has been a leading force in international travel since its inception in 2003. As part of our ambitious Journey 2030 strategy, we aim to double our fleet size and triple our customer base over the next six years.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Analytics Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and visualizing enterprise data resources, identifying opportunities for automation and improvement, and developing expertise in advanced analytics and database tools.

• Work with Analytics Managers and Business Engagement Partners to analyze requirements and design solutions to business problems
• Summarize and visualize results, highlighting likely insights for the business translator to develop
• Maintain documentation repositories of solutions, including methodologies
• Identify opportunities for automation and improvements to approach in each analysis performed, making recommendations to the wider team
• Develop and maintain proficiency with advanced analytic and database tools, in-house data sets, and other resources

• Diploma required (2 years or more)
• Additional qualifications in analytical disciplines and techniques an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years work experience (if Bachelor degree)
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in relevant field (if High School Certification or Diploma)

As a Senior Analytics Specialist with Etihad, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in advanced analytics and database tools, work with a talented team of professionals, and contribute to the success of our ambitious Journey 2030 strategy.

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The ideal candidate will bring deep FP&A expertise, strong commercial insight, and a passion for enabling smarter, faster business decisions through analytics and collaboration.

The successful candidate is likely to be a CFA holder, or MBA from a reputable institution, with experience in either Group FP&A across multiple sectors in complex group structures, or from an Economist / Corporate Finance background with broad ranging experience. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a track record of driving change, improvements, and a proactive approach to budgeting, business planning, and senior / exco stakeholder management.

Experience in utilising data, analytics, and implementing new technology to streamline data collection and analysis is highly desirable.

This role requires a native Arabic speaker due to the nature of stakeholder relationships across the group.

Financial Planning • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Details

Role: Financial Planning and Analysis Consultant

Employment Type: 12 months and extendable contract

Work Location: Remote

Start Date: Immediate to 30 days

Salary & Benefits: Negotiable Based on the expertise

Technology Skills Required:

• 5-6 years of experience
• Strong experience in FP&A and budgeting
• Should be a number cruncher
• Should be very proficient in advanced Excel

Location: Financial Consultant • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Position Type: Full Time

Reporting To: Senior Finance Director

Department : Finance

What Will Your Day Look Like?

The FP&A Manager is responsible for delivering robust and consistent financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support business decision-making. This role provides both operational and strategic financial guidance during budget preparation and works closely with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s overall objectives.

In addition to supporting internal reporting, the FP&A Manager delivers ongoing financial insights and actionable recommendations to drive performance. The role also includes managing and optimizing the SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) platform to design interactive dashboards, reports, and planning applications by integrating data from various sources.

How Will You Make An Impact?

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate closely with the leadership team to develop the company’s medium to long-term financial and strategic plans.
• Build and refine financial models, budgets, and forecasts to enable informed decision-making and effective strategic development.
• Provide competitor analysis, market trend insights, and strategic commentary to support executive decision-making.
• Leverage data to influence strategic decisions; independently align financial and operational analysis with business objectives, challenging assumptions where necessary.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop and maintain robust financial models including revenue and expense forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning; provide recommendations that drive business performance and improvement.
• Analyze financial data to identify key trends and variances, offering actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure accuracy in reporting and adherence to internal financial policies. Monitor forecast accuracy, explain variances, and provide insightful commentary for both current and future periods.
• Compare actual results against budgets and forecasts, identify deviations, and propose corrective measures.

Compliance

• Ensure that all financial planning and analysis activities comply with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support both internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and responding to related inquiries.

Budgeting and Planning

• Assist the leadership team in preparing and managing annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets and financial plans.
• Support corporate consolidation analysis and the annual corporate budgeting process.
• Review team-prepared budget models and forecasts, offering recommendations and revisions as needed.

Coaching & Mentoring

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional guidance to the FP&A team to support their development and career growth.
• Assist team members in defining and implementing their individual growth agendas.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive developmental feedback.

Special Projects

• Lead or participate in special projects as assigned by the leadership team, offering financial insights and strategic recommendations as needed.

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• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance
• IndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services

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Job Purpose:

To support the Group’s financial planning and analysis activities. This role will assist in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial evaluations, with a strong focus on financial analysis, financial modelling and corporate planning. The ideal candidate will combine technical proficiency with strong business acumen, effective communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.

Roles, Responsibilities, Duties:

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans across group entities.
• Support the consolidation of financial submissions and ensure accuracy and alignment with group standards.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, including variance analysis and management commentary.
• Help prepare clear, concise presentations and dashboards for senior management.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate historical and projected performance.
• Support analysis of revenue trends, margin dynamics, and cost drivers
• Contribute to assessments of earnings quality by distinguishing between recurring and non-recurring items and analyzing the sustainability of performance.
• Participate in reviews of potential business initiatives, including investment assessments and internal performance benchmarking.

Experience:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required), CFA is a plus.
• 5-8 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and cash flow analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in building integrated financial models.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and comfort with preparing executive-level materials.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams and business units.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and data integrity.
• Clear communicator with the ability to synthesize financial data into actionable insights.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple deliverables under tight timelines.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning
• IndustriesHolding Companies, Real Estate, and Business Consulting and Services

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