Emarati Talent - Financial Analyst (FP&A)

JOB TITLE Financial Analyst | MAF LifeStyle | Finance Role Summary The Financial Analyst will support MAFL’s financial planning and performance management activities. The role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and well-structured ad hoc analysis that enables informed business decisions. ROLE PROFILE • Coordinate and support MAFL’s annual budgeting process, including assumptions, and variance reviews with stakeholder’s • Prepare Quarterly forecasts and rolling outlooks in partnership with business and finance stakeholders. • Support the development of MAFL’s strategic plan, translating business priorities into financial projections, scenarios, and performance targets. • Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast, prior year, and strategic-plan targets; identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities. • Perform ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and business-case evaluation to support decision-making. • Maintain accurate planning and reporting data across SAP S/4HANA and HFM, including reconciliations • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and communicate financial insights • Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, reporting efficiency, and analytical quality Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting • 2-3 years of relevant experience specifically in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). • Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and ad hoc analysis. • ACCA or CFA certification is preferred. • Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and HFM • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including financial modelling, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.