Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

The Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist is a mid-level finance professional who supports business planning and forward-looking decision-making. The position connects historical financial results with budgets, forecasts and commercial priorities. Based in Abu Dhabi, the role covers management reporting, budget preparation, multi-year planning, financial modelling, dashboard development, bid-pricing support and the analysis of active and upcoming projects or contracts. It requires a practical understanding of how financial performance affects operational and commercial choices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and five-year planning cycle, gathering inputs from business units and contract finance teams and aligning submissions with company objectives.
• Prepare periodic forecasts and compare actual results with budget and forecast, explaining variances, identifying trends and recommending cost or performance improvements.
• Build driver-based financial models for scenario planning, cash-flow forecasts, capital expenditure requests and bid-pricing support when required.
• Develop monthly management reporting packs and interactive Power BI dashboards that track key performance indicators and improve access to reliable information.
• Analyse financial risks across ongoing and future projects, highlight emerging issues and support the development of practical remedial action plans.
• Provide accurate financial information to management and other stakeholders, support financial statement preparation and investigate discrepancies until they are resolved.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience across finance, accounting and FP&A, including at least three years in a dedicated FP&A position.
• A degree in Accounting or Finance together with a recognised professional qualification such as CPA, CIMA, CMA, CFA, ACCA or CA.
• CMA or FMVA certification, completed or in progress, is beneficial; CFA is an added advantage rather than a mandatory requirement.

Skills

Candidates should demonstrate strong business partnering skills and the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively. Core capabilities include budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, modelling, cash-flow planning, dashboard building and clear explanation of financial variances to non-finance colleagues. Experience with Power BI and the thoughtful use of automation or AI tools in reporting will be useful. Attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage deadlines are important.

Employment Details

The position is full-time and based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It involves regular interaction with department leaders, contract finance managers and other stakeholders. The role is appropriate for an experienced finance professional who can move between detailed analysis and concise commercial advice. Salary and other compensation details are not specified in the available listing details.