Senior FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Analyst

Who Are We HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools. HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations. Founded in 2017, HALA is currently licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank. We are looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join the Group FP&A team. This role suits an experienced finance professional from a fintech, payments or startup background who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The successful candidate will support budgeting and forecasting cycles, drive improvements to reporting through automation and AI-enabled analysis, support Hala's ongoing Oracle EPM implementation for the planning process, and act as a trusted finance partner to stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, working closely with business unit stakeholders • Prepare monthly management reporting, variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership • Build, maintain and improve financial models to support business planning and decision-making • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline reporting processes, including the use of AI tools, to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy • Support the rollout and ongoing use of Oracle EPM for budgeting, forecasting and planning • Partner with SQL/BI tools to extract, analyze and present financial and operational data • Liaise with stakeholders across finance, operations and commercial teams in a positive, collaborative manner • Support ad hoc financial analysis and business cases for key strategic initiatives • Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial reporting outputs • Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools and controls • Prepare commentary and presentation materials for quarterly board reporting Requirements • Previous experience in an FP&A or financial analysis role, ideally within a fintech, payments or startup / fast-moving environment • Proven experience with budgeting and forecasting processes • Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, financial modelling, pivot tables) • SQL and/or reporting automation experience strongly preferred • Experience with Oracle EPM or a similar EPM/planning system is a strong plus • Comfortable using AI tools to support and accelerate financial analysis and reporting • Accounting qualification such as ACCA, or an equivalent Saudi-recognized qualification (e.g. SOCPA), preferred • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across the business • Highly analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable working with large datasets • Self-motivated, proactive and keen to drive improvements to reporting and processes • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English (Arabic a plus) • Saudi National (role designated for Saudization) What Hala Offers • The opportunity to work in a high-growth, PE-backed fintech at the forefront of payments in Saudi Arabia • Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders • A collaborative, fast-paced environment with genuine scope to shape and improve FP&A processes What We Offer You We believe you will love working at HALA! • We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups. • We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares. • We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment. • Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry. • We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company. • You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best. If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now Show more Show less

Previous experience in an FP&A or financial analysis role. Proven experience with budgeting and forecasting processes. Accounting qualification such as ACCA, or an equivalent Saudi-recognized qualification (e.g. SOCPA), preferred.

Lead and support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, working closely with business unit stakeholders; Prepare monthly management reporting, variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership; Build, maintain and improve financial models to support business planning and decision-making; Identify opportunities to automate and streamline reporting processes, including the use of AI tools, to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy; Support the rollout and ongoing use of Oracle EPM for budgeting, forecasting and planning; Partner with SQL/BI tools to extract, analyze and present financial and operational data; Liaise with stakeholders across finance, operations and commercial teams in a positive, collaborative manner; Support ad hoc financial analysis and business cases for key strategic initiatives; Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial reporting outputs; Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools and controls; Prepare commentary and presentation materials for quarterly board reporting