Junior Financial Planning & Analysis

Company Description

In the fast-growing economies of the world, there is a new generation of ambitious younger people eager to gain financial independence, and our client is committed to helping make this potential a reality by empowering them with the Freedom to Succeed.

Our client provides guidance, tools, and easy market access so individuals can trade and invest with confidence. The goal is to enable clients to become their own wealth managers: empowered to create investment strategies and make investment decisions effortlessly, in their own time, on their own terms, and in their own way.

Founded in 1998 to offer online trading for retail clients, our client is now over 25 years old and has provided leveraged trading to over 2 million customers through global power brands including FXTM and Nemo, giving access to equity, commodity, and FX markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

Our client is an energetic and diverse organization with central offices in the UAE, Cyprus, and the UK, along with several smaller hubs globally. “Freedom to Succeed” is not just a promise made to clients and partners, but also to employees. Team members are supported in developing a range of skills, taking on early responsibility, and building rewarding careers within a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Junior FP&A Analyst responsible for the preparation and reporting of key financial information across the organization. This role involves supporting financial reporting, conducting analysis, and providing insights to aid strategic decision-making. The Junior FP&A Analyst will work closely with various departments to ensure financial objectives are aligned with broader business goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and KPIs, ensuring content and format remain appropriate as business requirements evolve.
• Provide analysis and insights into KPIs across reporting periods.
• Support the preparation of financial information for Board of Directors’ reports and other internal reports.
• Perform detailed variance analysis, identifying key drivers of performance discrepancies.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to present financial data effectively.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather inputs and ensure accuracy in budget and forecast submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACA or ACCA) considered a plus.
• 1–2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related field.
• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with an ERP system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.