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Senior Specialist Financial Planning & Analysis

EDGE, Defense, United Arab Emirates

EDGE Commercial, a prominent entity in the United Arab Emirates, is dedicated to overseeing and managing commercial activities across various sectors within the group. By adopting a centralized approach, EDGE Commercial enables individual entities to focus on their core product portfolios, fostering an environment that promotes sustainable business growth. Our mission is to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency, thereby playing a crucial role in driving business growth through key functions such as Opportunity and Proposal Management, Engineering Solutions, Contracting & Project Procurement, Contracts Management, Commercial Planning, International Contracts, and Strategic Program Management.

We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist in Financial Planning & Analysis to join EDGE Acquisition's dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the FP&A Manager to support financial planning and analysis activities by assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Your responsibilities will include preparing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial reports; conducting variance analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights; developing and maintaining financial models to facilitate strategic decision-making; collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance forecasting accuracy; contributing to digitalization initiatives focusing on automation and AI-enhanced reporting; and ensuring effective alignment with other EDGE entities while handling ad hoc requests from EDGE GROUP and EDGE Acquisition Leadership.

The ideal candidate for this position should hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field along with at least 8 years of experience in FP&A ideally within the defense or manufacturing sector. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential, while familiarity with SAP would be advantageous. Experience with financial digitalization tools and AI finance solutions is also preferred. Strong analytical skills coupled with keen attention to detail are crucial for success in this role. If you are passionate about financial planning and analysis within a dynamic commercial environment like ours at EDGE Commercial, we invite you to apply for this position which is suitable for mid-career professionals looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Join us at EDGE Commercial where innovation meets excellence!

Key Job Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience in FP&A
  • Experience in the defence or manufacturing sector
  • Proficiency in financial digitalization and AI finance tools
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with SAP
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Assisting in preparing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial reports
  • Performing variance analysis and providing actionable insights
  • Developing and maintaining financial models for decision-making
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve forecasting accuracy
Skills:
  • Financial planning & analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Reporting accuracy
  • Variance analysis

Seniority Level: Senior Level

Job Functions: Finance

  • Accounting
  • Financial Planning & Analysis

Industries : Defense

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology

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