FP&A Analyst

We are looking for a FP&A Analyst based in Dubai or Riyadh to assist the Middle East Financial Planning and Analysis Lead, in delivering high quality and effective financial reporting, forecasting / budgeting, and project support function for MEA.

The role will be focused on ensuring delivery of clear, accurate and insightful budgets and reports as well as provide support to the divisions in terms of project reviews and other value add activities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the ME Finance Teams and the budget holders to prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budget, including providing analysis of data

• Review and posting of accruals every month

• Preparation and reconciliation of month end schedules as required, including analysis of variances against budget, forecast, etc

• Weekly/daily tasks including utilization reports, time sheet management, staff allocations, on-cost, etc

• Provide Financial support and analysis on an ad hoc basis to Project Directors and Managers (supplier payment queries, project cost questions, SOA, liaison with ME Billing team, etc)

• Monthly project reviews with the Project Managers

• Documentation of FP&A team processes and controls

• Support the FP&A Lead and Head of FP&A with ad-hoc initiatives and analyses

• Promote good financial practices throughout the business

• Ensure compliance to business Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and use of best accounting practices

• Develop strong working relationships with team members and other key stakeholders

• Seek opportunities to learn new skills and aspire to develop within the team.

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA or other recognized Accounting qualification

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience within a business support Finance role

• Highly organized and with the ability to priorities tasks

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (knowledge of Data Modelling, PowerPivot and PowerBI tools is an advantage).  Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools

• Attention to detail with a high standard of (numerical) presentation skills

• Produce insightful analysis and clearly communicate findings

• Good understanding of a project lifecycle and the different measures of financial performance

• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels

• Strong financial reporting skills with an understanding of IFRS

• Highly analytical, able to manipulate and interpret complex data from multiple sources

• Excellent communication in English (both written and oral).

• Experience of interacting with multiple businesses and finance functions

• Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment

• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels. 

Desirable

• Prior experience working within an Engineering Consultancy business

• Has prepared project related financial reports and reconciliations relating to, project expenses, billing, debt, provisions, and utilization

• Working knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion Finance Management (HFM), Smart View and other IT systems and databases.

Behavioral Competencies

• Initiative – able to work independently with minimum supervision, make suggestions on best practice and improving current processes and procedures

• Problem Solving – can think of creative solutions to problems

• Analytical – able to analyse large volumes of date and clearly communicate findings

• Strong interpersonal skills – able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues at all levels

• Teamwork – willingly with others towards the same goals and objectives

• Communication skills – clear, concise and relevant in both the verbal and written form

• Work under Pressure – able to work under pressure when required to meet deadlines

• Time Management – able to priorities, plan ahead and achieve objectives within strict deadlines

• Influencing – confident liaising with and influencing at all levels within the organization

• Cultural Awareness – able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues

• Capable of intelligent debate – challenge colleagues in a constructive manner, communicate complexity clearly, avoid being abrasive or judgmental.

Salary & Benefits

• We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• Transportation allowance

• Medical and life insurance cover

• Annual leave

• Medical and life insurance cover

• Company gratuity scheme

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants;

SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.

Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

Active in the Middle East for over 20 years, we have offices in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. We hire and retain only the best people in the industry. Our success is built on recruiting – and then developing – brilliant people from a broad range of professional and cultural backgrounds. It’s precisely this diversity of talent that sets us apart.

Acquired by SNC Lavalin in 2017, we also have an extensive depth of geographic exposure across 50 countries and the breadth of 53,000 experts. As one of the largest engineering consultants, we have access to 17,000 staff in the Middle East making us one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancies in the region.