Senior FP&A Analyst

About FTI Consulting:

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm, dedicated to helping organisations navigate and manage a diverse range of complex issues and business challenges. Our expertise covers the spectrum of Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Economic Consulting, Forensic & Litigation Consulting, Strategic Communications and Technology. We are a company of more than 7,000 professionals with annual revenues of approximately $3 billion, with offices located in every major business center in the world.

Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields and advise across a range of industries. Our clients engage us for high stakes concerns or emerging opportunities that require specialised expertise, and over the past two decades we have been engaged to work behind the headlines on some of the biggest news stories to date.

FTI Consulting is a fast growing and vibrant place to work. Steered by our values of Integrity, Creativity, Achievement, Empathy and Respect, its meritocratic culture invites both collaboration and healthy debate. We are large enough to be trusted by our clients to solve their biggest issues and yet small enough to know our colleagues on a personal level enabling better team working and a supportive culture to develop your career goals and ambitions.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join the Middle East Finance team. The successful candidate will report to Finance Director – Middle East, Africa & India. FTI is a matrix organization. As such, the role supports the region (Middle East, Africa & India) but also a global practice that is predominantly based in the Middle East. Primarily responsibilities includes internal MIS reporting, budgeting & forecasting exercises. The role will be based at our office in Dubai, UAE.

Key responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

- Generate timely and accurate financial reports for the region and global practices.
- Utilize advanced analytics tools, with a focus on PowerBI, to transform raw data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with various departments to gather and provide financial information and ensure data accuracy.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

- Assist in the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
- Evaluate budget vs. actual performance and provide variance analysis.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business drivers and incorporate them into financial projections.

Matrix Reporting:

- Manage reporting processes for both the regional and global practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Communicate financial performance to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Collaborate with global teams to streamline reporting processes and enhance efficiency.
- Design models for recharges between practices and also regions.

Data Visualization and Presentation:

- Design and create visually compelling dashboards using PowerBI to facilitate decision-making.
- Prepare presentations for senior management, showcasing key financial insights and trends.
- Translate complex financial data into easily understandable formats for various stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting processes and implement efficiency improvements.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in financial analytics.

Our benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

- Qualified chartered accountant or a Masters degree with specialization in Finance.
- Proven and minimum 5 years of experience as a Financial Analyst with a focus on analytics.
- Strong proficiency in PowerBI, PowerPoint, and Excel is essential.
- Knowledge of finance principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working in a matrix organizational structure is preferred.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise workload and effectively manage one’s time
- Proven ability to work in a team environment and independently in a fast-paced and changing environment

About the Company

FTI Consulting is an independent global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. Individually, each practice is a leader in its specific field, staffed with experts recognized for the depth of their knowledge and a track record of making an impact. Collectively, FTI Consulting offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to assist clients across the business cycle – from proactive risk management to the ability to respond rapidly to unexpected events and dynamic environments.