Financial Planning Analyst

Job Description

Financial Planning Analyst will perform a wide range of duties that include, but are not limited to, the preparation of the Annual Budget and the 5-year Business plan, producing budgetary variance analysis, forecasting annual results, Analyzing the business performances and preparing business cases to support new investments, new product launches and any other strategic or business decisions.The role will actively assist the Finance Director (FD) to deliver the above objectives.Key Accountabilities (includes, but not limited to the following):Annual Budget and Business PlanWork closely with the Finance Director (FD) and the Manager Financial Operations (FOM) to formulate the business medium to long-term financial and strategic plan.Enhance and automate the Budget Templates to facilitate the budget review process and the decision making process.Gather market and business intelligence (competition, market trends, etc.) to generate accurate projections.Prepare and present the 5-year Business Plan (BP) for review by the FD/FOM with emphasis on accuracy & timely delivery.Prepare necessary analytical reports, back-up information, bridges and other necessary information related to the BP.Work on the Management presentation deck for review meetings.Attend Management review meetings and ensure all discussions are noted & actioned in the next release.Keep control of the BP versions and co-ordinate with Group Finance to update the BP as and when required.Budgetary Analysis & ForecastingConduct a periodic review with proper reasoning of the financial and operational results of the Group to assess its performance.Ensure forecasts are accurate and updated on a regular basis in order to facilitate managements decision-making process.Conduct regular analysis of Business KPIs for monthly reporting purposes.Provide any other analytical reports relating to Budgets & Operations as and when required.Financial Modelling New InitiativesAttend meetings with relevant business teams for information gathering.Perform necessary market studies & due diligences to support the financial projections.Prepare the financial modelling template to capture key drivers and all relevant data for the project.Prepare a full sensitivity analysis of the financial projections and present relevant ROI metrics for management review.Prepare necessary analytical reports, back-up information and other necessary information related to the project plan.Work on the Management presentation deck for review meetings.Attend review meetings with Management and ensure all discussions are noted & actioned in the next release.Team up with the concerned business teams for RFP submission, as required.Key Performance Indicators:Completeness, accuracy & consistency in Budgeting & Forecasting results.Improvement of Budget & Financial modelling templates.Meet Budgetary and Project plan reporting timelines.Improve Market intelligence to support management decision making.Key Competencies:Business partner approach and high level of commercial acumenProactive and forward thinking able to challenge and question the status quoStrong team-work & co-ordination SkillsStrong analytical skillset (including the utilization of BI and reporting tools) & problem-solving abilitiesExcellent attention to detail and project management skillsHighly professional and excellent communicator at all level of the organization, both verbal & writtenStrong presentation skillsResults driven & ability to meet deadlinesHigh degree of autonomy and integrity REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge /Education/ Qualifications:Degree in accounting and/or financeCA, CPA or equivalent qualification would be an advantage2+ years experience in handling FP&A or Commercial Finance for a medium to large size organization, preferably in the Media or Entertainment Sector.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including writing macros), Word and PowerPoint or other relevant Presentation tools.Functional knowledge of BI tools would be an advantageKnowledge of IFRS and reporting standards would be an advantage

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About Company

Arab Media Group (AMG) is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates, based entertainment company, a new business vertical of Dubai Holding. AMG is one of the regions leading entertainment organisations, covering radio broadcasting, event management, and family entertainment. With a vision inspired by innovation, AMG is positioned as an engaging premier integrated entertainment company, managing Global Village, Arabian Radio Network and Done Events. Founded in March 2005, AMG has a workforce of just under 400 staff across its two Dubai-based offices.