Finance Analyst – FP&A

Job Description

Overview of the role:

Famco UAE forecasting/budgeting, regular financial analysis and I.E. consolidation are part of the scope of this role. This is a critical position which needs to be filled on priority as forecasting is a regular task. 

Key responsibility includes performance analysis with regards to specified key performance indicators, including Monthly Review & MIS, Management Dashboard reporting, Budgeting and forecasting exercise, divisional performance analysis, Business Review Meeting presentations and working capital management/optimizations. 

What you will do:

Budget & Forecasting 

•   Division and activity level P&L budgeting and forecasting 

•   Balance sheet review and forecasting

•   Model level gross margin forecasting and variance analysis

•   ADHOC forecasting for business cases

•   Upload of financial forecast in the reporting tool- IFRP

•   Preparation of forecast pack for management review

Financial reporting:

•   To support team in monthly books close

•   Analyse actual performance for variance analysis Vs. forecast

•   Preparation of monthly management pack including operation KPIs with detailed analysis & commentaries

•   Reporting of Inventory, Trade Receivables, WIP, Volvo Core and other financial & operation reports using Alteryx tool 

•   Detailed service maintenance contract report for gold contracts.

•   Cost benefit analysis on a regular basis to improve the business expenses relating to freight, interest cost, lease vehicles etc

Treasury:

•   Direct Cash Flow forecast submission on a fortnight basis

•   Partner with business team to improve liquidity, over deliver budget targets, and actively manage working capital.

• •   Brand wise analysis of working capital to identify the opportunities for optimization of working capital. Prepare KPIs to measure the working capital and cash flow efficiency.

Skills

Required Skills to be successful:

•   FP&A experience -Business

•  Certified (CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA)

•  Available in UAE

•   Good communication skills 

About the Team:

The role will report to Finance Manager and you will be working in a busy environment.

What equips you for the role:

•   Qualified in Finance or Accounting (CA, CPA, CFA)

•   Minimum 7-10 years relevant experience 

•   Experience in FP&A function

•   Strong understanding of forecasting methods and cash flow concepts/principles

•   Excellent communication, analytical, written and interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with global finance teams. 

•   Established record in managing multiple and competing priorities. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

•   Strong capabilities in complex financial modelling

•   Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint

•   Knowledge of SAP 

•   Advanced excel skills