Emarati Talent - Financial Analyst; FP&A)

JOB TITLE

Financial Analyst | MAF Life Style | Finance

ROLE SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst will support MAFL's financial planning and performance management activities. The role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and well-structured ad-hoc analysis that enables informed business decisions.

ROLE PROFILE

• Coordinate and support MAFL's annual budgeting process, including assumptions, and variance reviews with stakeholder's
• Prepare Quarterly forecasts and rolling outlooks in partnership with business and finance stakeholders.
• Support the development of MAFL's strategic plan, translating business priorities into financial projections, scenarios, and performance targets.
• Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast, prior year, and strategic-plan targets; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis, scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and business-case evaluation to support decision-making.
• Maintain accurate planning and reporting data across SAP S/4
  
  HANA and HFM, including reconciliations
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and communicate financial insights
• Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical quality

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting
• 2-3 years of relevant experience specifically in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and ad-hoc analysis.
• ACCA or CFA certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4
  
  HANA and HFM
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including financial modelling, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.