Financial Analyst

Job description / Role

Job Title: Financial Analyst – FP&A (GCC)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Logistics / FMCG Distribution / Supply Chain
Reporting Line: Senior Manager – FP&A & Taxation

Role Purpose

Support the regional FP&A function across UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, KPI analysis, and performance insights, partnering closely with Operations & Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities:
-Support annual budget, quarterly forecast, and rolling projection cycles across multiple markets
-Consolidate market submissions; validate assumptions for headcount, opex, and capex
-Build/update financial models for scenario planning and business decision support
-Produce monthly FP&A packs with variance analysis (Budget vs Forecast vs Prior Year)
-Consolidate reporting outputs from ERP / consolidation tools (e.g., Oracle + OneStream)
-Support QBR packs and leadership dashboards; ensure data accuracy and consistency
-Track KPIs including sales volumes, operating margin, cost per case, warehousing/distribution costs, working capital
-Identify risks/opportunities; conduct root-cause analysis and propose actions
-Support reporting automation and dashboard enhancement (Excel / Power BI / consolidation tools)
-Reconcile reporting between systems and internal trackers; standardize templates and documentation
-Partner with Operations/Supply Chain to align operational drivers with financial outcomes
-Support business cases, pricing reviews, and cost optimization initiatives

Qualifications
-2–4 years in FP&A / management reporting / business finance (logistics, FMCG, distribution preferred)
-Strong Excel + PowerPoint + financial modelling; Power BI is an advantage
-Exposure to Oracle EBS and/or OneStream (preferred)
-Professional certification preferred (ACCA/CPA/CMA/CA)

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Black Pearl is a HR consultancy and recruitment firm based in the UAE. We connect skilled professionals with leading organizations across the Gulf region, offering a personalized and thoughtful approach to hiring.

Our team specializes in recruiting for roles across key industries, including but not limited to: - Healthcare and Life Sciences - Engineering and Construction - Technology and Digital - Finance and Accounting - Hospitality and Retail - Government and Emiratization

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