Financial Planning Analyst - 13K -16K

**FP\&A Analyst – Manufacturing UAE \- AED 13K – 16K \+ Bonus \- Ras Al Khaimah** Our client, one of the leading MNC Industrial Manufacturing company is looking to hire a FP\&A Analyst based in UAE, reporting directly to Regional FP\&A Manager. **Note:** The incumbent should have 5\-7 \+ years of experience in a reputed / Multinational manufacturing company with excellent English communication skills working as a FP\&A Analyst. Budget – AED 13K \-16K\+ standard benefits. The role has flexibility to work hybrid. Role Description: FP\&A Analyst Purpose The FP\&A Analyst reports to the Regional FP\&A Manager and is responsible for providing management with key information on actual results, including forward\-looking analysis and reports. The role will deliver financial insight to support the business and finance in driving performance. **Key Responsibilities** * Produce standard and ad hoc reports, including variance analysis and relevant, insightful and accurate commentary. * Conduct scenario analysis and modelling using data visualization tools to support business decisions. * Monitor performance and provide regular insight into the drivers of performance, highlighting opportunities to maximize growth. * Provide day\-to\-day decision support activities, financial management and analytics to understand and drive business performance. * Create and maintain dashboards and standard management packs. * Ensure budget, forecasting, business review, and other management reporting deadlines are met. * Provide ad\-hoc reports and analysis, as required, to support decision making. * Identify process improvement opportunities and support the delivery of improvements in processes, systems and procedures. * Ensure documentation of relevant processes is created and maintained. * Support internal and external audit queries. **Skills \& Experience** * Commercial finance acumen, with preference for manufacturing or similar industry with multi\-revenue stream operations. * Preferably working towards professional finance qualifications. * Experience as a finance analyst preferable, including experience with operational planning, PB\&F processes, management reporting, scenario analysis and modelling. * Experience working with large / complex datasets to run analysis and create reports. **KPIs / Performance Standards** * Management feedback on quality, accuracy and timeliness of reporting. * Timeliness of budgets, forecasts and management reporting. * Consistency of data reported by regions. **Top 6 Competencies** * Accounting and Finance processes. * Strategic and financial planning. * Strategic portfolio analysis, including market analysis. * KPI / Profitability analysis. * Business case development, commercials and investment appraisal. * Supporting decisions and influencing business counterparts.