Regional FP&A Analyst

6 days ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates International Schools Partnership - Middle East Full time
Job Description

Description

ISP Regional FP&A Analyst Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The Regional FP&A Analyst supports the Regional Head of FP&A and is responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams, delivering insights on business performance, and identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a solid understanding of financial modelling, and experience working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Reporting to: Regional Head of FP&A

Role Type: Permanent

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students.Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect.We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively.We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible.We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously.Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Regional FP&A Analyst Key Responsibilities

- Support the Head of FP&A in the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
- Analyse financial and operational data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis and business planning.
- Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to understand business drivers and financial impacts.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
- Support the month-end and quarter-end financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, with a strong focus on revenue reconciliation and identifying key variance drivers against budget, forecast, and prior year.
- Identify risks and opportunities, proposing strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Drive process improvements and automation efforts to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Support the Head of FP&A in setting up processes to track After School Activities (ASA) providers&apos performance, contract renewals, and sourcing new providers.
- Prepare and write CAPEX investment papers, including financial justifications, ROI analysis, and risk assessments to support capital expenditure decisions.
- Utilize Power BI tools to enhance data visualization and reporting efficiency.
- Competitor benchmarking and comparison to industry standards and market trends.
- Any other tasks or responsibilities that may be delegated by the Head of FP&A or Regional Finance Director

Position Requirements

Education

- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

Experience:5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related function.

Language

- English is mandatory.
- Arabic is an advantage.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

- Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with financial planning tools such as Hyperion or PBCS is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with large datasets and business intelligence tools such as Power BI is a plus.
- Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and patience.
- Experience of working in a large multinational matrix organisation

Attributes

- Empathetic listener and patient
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Emotional intelligence
- Intercultural awareness, creative
- Flexible and a can-do attitude

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

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