Junior Financial Planning & Analysis

Company Overview

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 brands including FXTM and Nemo. These platforms provide 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 only a promise made to clients and partners, but also to employees. Team members are supported in developing new skills, taking on early responsibility, and building rewarding careers within a fast-growing and dynamic environment.

Role and Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a Junior FP&A Analyst who will be responsible for preparing and reporting key financial information within the organization. The role involves supporting the preparation of financial reports, conducting financial analysis, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.

The FP&A Analyst will work closely with various departments to ensure alignment between financial objectives and broader business goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and KPIs, ensuring the 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 reporting requirements.
• Perform detailed variance analysis, identifying key drivers behind performance discrepancies.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to present financial data effectively.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and financial 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.

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACA or ACCA) is considered a plus.
• 3+ 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.

Benefits & Perks

Our client is committed to fairly compensating employees and providing a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Hybrid working policy
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Personalized flex benefits
• A strong focus on wellbeing, including talks and access to self-development tools
• Medical insurance for employees
• Comprehensive leave package of 40 days inclusive of public holidays

What You Will Love About This Role

“Freedom to Succeed” is a core belief of our client. It is not just a promise made to clients and partners, but to employees as well. Team members are encouraged to LEAP in this role by:

• Learn – from colleagues and through new projects.
• Exchange – ideas and best practices in an open and collaborative environment.
• Advance – by developing new skills and taking on greater responsibilities to support career progression.
• Prosper – by acquiring capabilities and contributing to the growth of the team and organization.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.