43 Profitability Analysis jobs in the United Arab Emirates

ABOUT US:

Cigna healthcare is a global health service company with roots in the US serving more than 180 million customers and patients throughout the world. We deliver quality health care through choice predictability affordability and through integrated capabilities and connected personalized solutions that advance whole person health.

Cignas mission is to help our customers improve their health wellbeing and sense of security by providing access to care. With our whole health approach were focused on addressing health concerns improving resilience reducing stress levels and emotional health issues. Our employer promise is to remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering growth and improving lives by offering meaningful work within a positive inclusive culture that prioritizes our colleagues. We champion teamwork and collaboration and empower our people with cuttingedge technology to drive efficiency and amplify their impact in everything we do. Together we strive to create an environment where every individual thrives and contributes to meaningful change.

Overview

The Financial Analysis Advisor role will provide support oversight and on various finance related tasks. This would include supporting in the monthly and quarterly reporting process as well as helping in longer term forecasting with an emphasis on highlighting key insights trends and analysis to support senior management decision making.

This role will also play a consultative role for the finance team building appropriate pitch decks internal and external research and business case creation. As a result this member will likely take on leadership responsibility for approved projects and initiatives.

The preferred candidate must have a deep and competent understanding of business strategy and subsequently be able to provide robust financial support on a wide range of topics. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer for GIH but is required to maintain strong relationships with their finance peers and an understanding for consolidated international results.

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions / Results:

• Support monthly reporting/close process for GIH

• Provide financial reporting insights and analytics to enable key decision making across the organisation improving and iterating as the business grows

• Building presentation decks and memos that support project initiatives or key finance updates

• Act as a consultant for the finance team

• Lead critical projects that have been approved seeing them through both design and

• Develop and maintain key financial controls governance and documentation

• Build strong relationships and processes between central finance functions and GIH

• Represent GIH finance at meetings or project calls

• Support process innovation work with regards to finance tools and platforms with emphasis on TM1 Alteryx and Tableau

Skills Required

• 7 years of relevant finance and consultancy experience

• Prior experience working in insurance or financial services industry is preferred

• Highly analytical and proficient reporting/modelling skills

• Meticulous of work and an eye for fine details

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Strong business and financial acumen

• High emotional intelligence when working with senior stakeholders

• Proficient in Excel Alteryx Tableau and other Microsoft suite programs

• Excellent English verbal and written skills

Education and Other Requirements:

• A graduate degree in Finance Accountancy Mathematics Actuarial Statistics or closely related field

• More than 7 years working experience in finance roles required

• A deep passion for analysis process transformation and technological innovation with proven experience

• Strong consulting skills

• Ability to travel internationally 25

What we are looking for

We are seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments are passionate about driving meaningful change and are excited to grow in a company that prioritizes its people.

Join us and be part of a company where your growth ideas and contributions are valued. Lets create something extraordinary together. Its time to look to your future and apply to work for Cigna today!

About Cigna Healthcare

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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Required Experience:

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Analyst to support our financial operations. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in providing accurate and timely financial analysis, assisting in planning and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

• Deliver insightful financial analysis and business insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to monitor business performance.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial models that guide business planning and investment decisions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand performance drivers, business trends, and operational metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, planning, or reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with ERP systems is a plus.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our organization.
• Chance to develop your skills and expertise in financial analysis and modeling.
• A competitive compensation package and benefits.

VCS is responsible for financial leadership in the designated markets. Responsibility area covers all financial business aspects for the Business Unit: management and facilitation the development and delivery of the Annual Operating Plan and Multi-Year Growth Plans coordination analysis and review of financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs compliance with Company policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) statutory financial and tax laws. Collaborates with stakeholders supporting ongoing process improvement that meets business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting specials projects or covering other aspects of financial analysis as per business requirement.

Working in a matrixed organization reporting directly to Vice President & CFO VCS and working closely with VP of VCS and sales leads Sr Finance Manager supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning analysis and reporting driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. Works closely with the VP of VCS and sales leads to lead the development and delivery of the Budget Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies monitoring resources utilization supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanism.

Keys area of responsibility:

• Responsible for all the aspects of financial planning analysis and reporting for the functions/areas supported including but not limited to:

  • Leading the budget forecasts and MSO processes and perform monthly and quarterly P&L reporting.

  • Full management of P&L revenue OPEX and headcount.

  • Communicate and explain business implications observed from analysis monitoring recent business trends to ensure forecast accuracy and clarity of calculations.

  • Highlight risk and opportunities and provide risk mitigation plans as well as ways to capture the opportunities.

  • Revenue Analytics includes in-depth revenue and volume analysis

  • Incentive and Contracts

  • Expense management

• Support deal process for the Business Unit

• Produce materials for executive management review and approval with best clarity accuracy and timeliness of analysis (MBRs QBRs business cases etc.).

• Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.

• Directly engage with various functions heads across the company to develop domain expertise.

• Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.

• Ensure data integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.

• Foster Diverse and Inclusive workplace and strong organizational culture

• Execute flawless performance management system for direct reports and support FLT on talent assessment and succession planning.

• Support employees development well-being and work-life balance.

Critical Success Factors in the role:

• Solve unique and complex business issues by always being on top and understanding the impact of changes in the political macro economical regulatory and competitive landscape

• Ability to develop targets that are smart and challenging and provide enough assurance on how to deliver on

• People management and ability to influence cross functionally and higher management

• Operate with limited guidance in a complex environment and as much as possible independent

• Ability to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline business decision support and accountability within the region.

• Ability to manage and prioritize work-load within the team

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written

Leadership skills:

The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:

• Be a trusted and strategic advisor to Functional Heads driving operations and delivery of scorecards.

• Provide guidance to all business partners on matters of AOP Budgets tracking reporting and analytics.

• Engage team members in Finance to develop analytics and deliver information in a format that adds value to the business.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

• Mastery in Finance financial reporting & analysis revenue forecasting financial modellingElectronic Payments industry experience knowledge of Visa business and revenue streams is preferred
• 10 years of work experience
• Project Management skills
• Ability to influence peers and other teams to drive outcome
• Postgraduate degree from a top-tier school preferably Finance and Accounting MBA preferred
• User knowledge of TM1 and Hyperion desired
• Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making
• Able to work cross functionally geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness trust and flexibility
• Must be proactive high-energy motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines
• Proactive and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Additional Information :

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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Position Summary
The FP&A Manager – MENA will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and performance management across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer – MENA, this role is responsible for the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with regional leadership, local finance teams, and the global head office to support decision-making and enhance financial visibility across business units.

Your Responsibilities
Position Summary
The FP&A Manager – MENA will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and performance management across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer – MENA, this role is responsible for the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with regional leadership, local finance teams, and the global head office to support decision-making and enhance financial visibility across business units.
Key Responsibilities

• Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting, and long-range planning cycles across all MENA entities.
• Prepare scenario modelling, shadow budgets, and financial impact assessments for new territories (e.g., Iraq, Morocco) and strategic initiatives (e.g., Claims Advisory Practice).
• Consolidate and validate submissions from local finance teams and ensure alignment with global FP&A standards and deadlines.
• Monitor budget-to-actual variances and provide commentary and recommendations.
• Commercial Reporting & Insight
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management reporting packs, including P&L, EBITDA, working capital, and productivity metrics.
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards that track revenue trends, cost structures, headcount ratios, broker productivity, and client profitability.
• Analyse financial performance and proactively identify areas for improvement or investment.
• Business Partnering
• Act as the finance partner to regional business leaders across Broking, Operations, HR, Digital, and Compliance.
• Support client-level and segment profitability reviews, pricing discussions, and broker performance metrics.
• Provide analytical support to new initiatives, strategic reviews, and cross-border cost allocation models.
• Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Awareness
• Ensure financial planning and analysis is fully compliant with MENA Regulatory landscape.
• Work closely with Tax, Regulatory Reporting, and Legal to embed governance controls into forecasting and reporting.
• Systems, Tools & Automation
• Utilise enterprise planning platforms for modelling and reporting.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models and dashboards to support self-service analytics and reduce manual processes.
• Lead automation of recurring reporting deliverables and contribute to finance digitalisation initiatives.
• Projects & Strategic Initiatives
• Support financial due diligence, market entries, JV assessments, and strategic cost reviews.
• Contribute to finance transformation projects, such as ERP upgrades, reporting rationalisation, and policy harmonisation across the region.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups driving improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.
  

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with 5–8 years of relevant FP&A experience.
• Strong background in financial planning, modelling, and performance analysis within insurance, reinsurance, or professional services.
• Proven track record of managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments across international or regional hubs.
• Experience working with MENA markets, ideally with exposure to VAT, WHT, and regional tax compliance.
• Proficiency in Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, SAP BPC, or similar FP&A systems.
  

• Advanced Excel skills including macros, pivot tables, and scenario modelling.
• Knowledge of broking revenue recognition, and IBA/non-IBA accounting treatment.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools.
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead complex projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesInsurance

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The FP&A Manager – MENA will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and performance management across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer – MENA, this role is responsible for the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with regional leadership, local finance teams, and the global head office to support decision-making and enhance financial visibility across business units.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting, and long-range planning cycles across all MENA entities.
• Prepare scenario modelling, shadow budgets, and financial impact assessments for new territories (e.g., Iraq, Morocco) and strategic initiatives (e.g., Claims Advisory Practice).
• Consolidate and validate submissions from local finance teams and ensure alignment with global FP&A standards and deadlines.
• Monitor budget-to-actual variances and provide commentary and recommendations.

2. Commercial Reporting & Insight

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management reporting packs, including P&L, EBITDA, working capital, and productivity metrics.
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards that track revenue trends, cost structures, headcount ratios, broker productivity, and client profitability.
• Analyse financial performance and proactively identify areas for improvement or investment.

3. Business Partnering

• Act as the finance partner to regional business leaders across Broking, Operations, HR, Digital, and Compliance.
• Support client-level and segment profitability reviews, pricing discussions, and broker performance metrics.
• Provide analytical support to new initiatives, strategic reviews, and cross-border cost allocation models.

4. Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Awareness

• Ensure financial planning and analysis is fully compliant with MENA Regulatory landscape.
• Work closely with Tax, Regulatory Reporting, and Legal to embed governance controls into forecasting and reporting.

5. Systems, Tools & Automation

• Utilise enterprise planning platforms for modelling and reporting.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models and dashboards to support self-service analytics and reduce manual processes.
• Lead automation of recurring reporting deliverables and contribute to finance digitalisation initiatives.

6. Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Support financial due diligence, market entries, JV assessments, and strategic cost reviews.
• Contribute to finance transformation projects, such as ERP upgrades, reporting rationalisation, and policy harmonisation across the region.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups driving improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with 5–8 years of relevant FP&A experience.
• Strong background in financial planning, modelling, and performance analysis within insurance, reinsurance, or professional services.
• Proven track record of managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments across international or regional hubs.
• Experience working with MENA markets, ideally with exposure to VAT, WHT, and regional tax compliance.
• Proficiency in Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, SAP BPC, or similar FP&A systems.
• Advanced Excel skills including macros, pivot tables, and scenario modelling.
• Knowledge of broking revenue recognition, and IBA / non-IBA accounting treatment.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools.
• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead complex projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

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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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