1.The Role
Mada Media, a leading privately-owned outdoor media entity in Dubai, is seeking a skilled and experienced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Senior Associate.
The role of the FP&A Senior Associate is integral to the financial planning and decision-making process of the company. The work involves rigorous financial analysis, trend monitoring, and accurate forecasting that underscore the corporate strategies of the company.
Additionally, they will conduct scenario analyses to evaluate business decisions and prepare regular financial reports and dashboards for senior management. Their work will support the development of long-term financial strategies and contribute to optimizing resource allocation, ensuring that financial insights are effectively communicated and utilized in decision-making.
2.Key Responsibilities
§Assist in development of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts
§Collaborate with various functional leads to gather relevant information for accurate budgeting and forecasting including market analysis, competitive information, segment / industry growth, delve into pipeline of opportunities
§Collaborate with other departments to analyse financial performance against key performance indicator’s (KPI’s)
§Analyse variances between actual financial results and budget/forecasted figures
§Build and maintain complex financial models to analyse and project the financial performance of the organization
§Conduct scenario analysis to assess the impact of different business decisions on financial outcomes
§Prepare and present regular financial reports and performance metrics to senior management
§Create dashboards and reports that highlight key financial indicators for decision-making
§Contribute to the development of long-term financial strategies aligned with the organization's goals
§Analyse and interpret financial trends, market trends, and industry benchmarks to assess the company's financial performance
§Perform profitability & cost analysis to identify areas of cost savings, efficiency improvements, and optimization of resource allocation
§Perform profitability analysis at contract level and compare them against budget
§Shared cost allocation methodology is well defined and adopted for the financial reporting
§Implement and manage financial planning tools and software to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of forecasting and planning processes
A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics. CA/CPA/CFA certification or a Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent qualification
At least 8 years of experience as a finance lead or a similar role
Proficient in building and maintaining complex financial models for analysis and projection
Ability to analyse financial data, conduct scenario analysis, and interpret variances
Effective communication skills to present financial reports, insights, and recommendations to senior management
Experience in the development of long-term financial strategies aligned with growth objectives of the organisation
Skill in creating dashboards and reports that highlight key financial indicators for decision-making
Working knowledge of Oracle GRP and Oracle Hyperion
Fluent in English