Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Kearney, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

About the job

As the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst in our Dubai office, you will support the financial planning and analysis function with a focus predominantly on the Middle East region. This position will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and providing strategic insights to drive business decisions. The FP&A Analyst will work closely with various departments to gather and analyze financial data, identify trends, and support decision-making processes. This role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can contribute to the company's growth and profitability through meticulous financial planning and analysis.

Reporting directly to the Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Manager and functionally to the Regional CFO and ME Financial Controller. The position also works closely with Finance teams in Dubai, South Africa, Turkey, London, and Chicago; as well as other local functions such as HR, Staffing, Office Management, and Legal.

The ME finance team consists of 11 members.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support various business scenarios and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual results to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights.
• Monitor and analyze cost structures, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop accurate revenue forecasts and track performance against targets.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, perform ROI analysis, and track project performance.
• Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess the financial impact of different business decisions and external factors.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to compare company performance against industry peers and best practices.
• Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations to communicate financial performance and key metrics to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, assisting with audits and regulatory reporting as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
• Act as a strategic partner to business units, providing financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Identify and assess financial risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential impacts on the business.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve business performance.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed, providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders.

Who you are

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies and above all, people. That’s why we look for proactive, positive, and flexible individuals who are always unapologetically their unique selves.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have a university degree or equivalent and are studying for, or completed an internationally recognized Certified/Chartered accountant qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA.
• Have a minimum of 5 years in a similar role. Professional service industry experience is desirable.
• Have strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis in a related role.
• Possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Have experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic is desirable.
• Are commercially minded and are willing to be hands-on.
• Have strong organization skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
• Are a self-driven, highly motivated team player who understands the implications of collaborating in a truly global environment.

What we can offer you

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them to make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families.
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities.
• Personalized opportunities to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals.

Learn more at Kearney.com/careers.

Apply now. Submit your cover letter and CV (.doc or .pdf format only) via our website.

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.