Job title: Junior FP&A
Location: Dubai, UAE
About the role
The ideal candidate will be agile, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift rapidly. This role requires someone who thrives under tight deadlines, who likes to work in a multicultural environment, and is already proficient in Excel. Reporting to the Head of Finance ME, the successful candidate will be working as Business Partner to monitor the global performance of the Group.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales
- Report daily / monthly sales and analyze variations vs Budget and Last Year trends.
- Responsible for monthly sales estimation in collaboration with Sales and Logistics teams to secure accurate forecasts and on-time deliveries.
- Assist the teams in their decisions through specific Sales analyses (launches, festive season, formats, SKUs).
- Manage all system reporting for this scope.
Management Reporting and Financial Analysis
- Assist in the monthly financial closing process, including specific analyses such as G&A review and Sales Promoters performance by customers.
- Supporting accounting teams in preparing and posting journal entries and ensuring proper documentation and accuracy of financial records.
- Lead the preparation and forecasting of P&L by customer and distribution channel, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Monitor FX and run translational and transactional FX analyses.
Budgeting - Forecast
- Participate in the Budget and Revised processes.
- Prepare Budget Presentations and Financial Packages.
- Perform advanced reviews of business trends to prepare accurate budgets and re-forecasting
Role - Specific Skills:
- Fluent in English and French.
- Excellent Excel skills / Knowledge of ERP, SAP is a plus.
Desired Background and Experience:
- Qualifications Education University degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance. One of the following diplomas (CPA, ACCA, DSCG)
- Must have previous experience in corporate finance.
