Financial Planning Analyst

Financial Planning Analyst

Location: United Arab Emirates

Our client is a well-established engineering and project delivery organization supporting the energy, oil & gas, and industrial sectors across the Middle East. Due to continued business growth, they are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional to join their regional finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with strong financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, and business partnering experience within a multi-entity international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities, including multi-currency consolidation.
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Support the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Perform financial analysis to identify business trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis for senior leadership.
• Partner with operational and business unit leaders to improve financial performance and decision-making.
• Coordinate with external auditors during statutory audits and support the preparation and finalization of audited financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis, and profitability reporting.
• Assist with process improvements, financial controls, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Participate in ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects as required.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Approximately 5-10 years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, or a similar finance function.
• Strong experience preparing consolidated financial statements across multiple entities.
• Proven experience with multi-currency consolidations within an international business.
• Experience coordinating external audits and supporting statutory financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates from the following sectors will be viewed favourably:

• Oil & Gas
• EPC / EPCM
• Engineering Consultancy
• Energy
• Industrial Projects
• Construction or Infrastructure