About the Role

A confidential government entity in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly motivated Budget Planning and Financial Analysis Specialist to support budget planning, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and financial performance monitoring.

The role will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective financial planning, accurate reporting, and alignment between financial resources and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, consolidation, and monitoring of annual budgets.
• Conduct financial analysis of budgets, actual expenditure, forecasts, and variances.
• Monitor budget utilization and identify significant variances, trends, and financial risks.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, management reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Support financial forecasting, scenario analysis, and budget planning activities.
• Collaborate with business units to review and validate budget submissions and financial requirements.
• Analyze expenditure patterns and provide insights to support informed management decisions.
• Support budget revisions, reallocations, and related financial approval processes.
• Monitor financial commitments, expenditure, and projected requirements throughout the financial year.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as required by management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to the enhancement and continuous improvement of budgeting and financial reporting processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in budgeting, financial planning, financial analysis, forecasting, or management reporting.
• Strong experience in budget preparation, variance analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience working with ERP or financial management systems is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and present clear, concise insights to management.

Core Competencies

• Budget Planning & Management
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting & Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Presentation