Job Description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Associate to support the Group Finance function across budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting and financial analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with the VP Group FP&A, Finance Department, business units and subsidiaries to prepare accurate financial information for management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts by consolidating information from subsidiaries and business units.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, including comparisons of actual performance against budget and forecast.
• Analyse financial and subsidiary performance and highlight key variances for review.
• Maintain and update financial models, dashboards and reporting templates.
• Coordinate with subsidiaries to collect accurate and timely financial and operational information.
• Prepare supporting schedules and financial data for Board and Committee reporting packs.
• Assist with reviewing actual results against budget and forecast.
• Document variance explanations and provide supporting analysis for management reporting.
• Support cash flow monitoring, scenario analysis and other financial planning activities.
• Help maintain and improve FP&A templates, checklists and process documentation.
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting, analysis and planning support as requested by the VP Group FP&A or Group CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3–4 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, reporting or a related finance role.
• Progress towards SOCPA, CPA, ACCA or CMA is an advantage.
• Practical knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Good understanding of financial statements and the connection between financial and management reporting.
• Experience within a holding company, group finance function or multi-subsidiary reporting environment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong command of English and Arabic, including speaking, reading and writing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with financial modelling is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different business units.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple reporting requirements.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Analytical and precise.
• Highly organised and diligent.
• Collaborative and proactive.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
• Comfortable working with financial data and communicating findings clearly.

This is a confidential search conducted by JOH Partners. Interested candidates should apply directly to our team for a confidential discussion.