Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Associate

Company Overview 

Founded in Dubai in 2016, SQUATWOLF is a gymwear brand made for athletes who push limits in and out of the gym. What started in the Middle East has grown into a global movement, with customers in 100+ countries. We’re on a mission to elevate human experience through high-performance gear that drives strength, progress, and purpose.

As we level up, we’re building a bold, creative brand team that’s hungry to make an impact. If you're ready to shape the future of gymwear and be part of something powerful, you’re in the right place.

SQUATWOLF.COM 

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented FP&A expert to join our growing FP&A team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, build automated Excel models and Power BI dashboards, and turn insights into clear recommendations for leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Extract data from internal databases, spreadsheets, APIs, and third-party platforms

Clean and preprocess raw data to remove duplicates, errors, and inconsistencies

Standardize data formats for easier analysis and reporting

Maintain detailed records of data sources and collection methods

2. Conduct in-depth analysis of financial, operational, and business data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.

Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, and other KPIs

Identify patterns, anomalies, and business performance drivers

Translate data findings into clear, actionable recommendations

Present findings through summary reports and visual aids

3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide relevant analyses and insights.

Partner with teams across finance, marketing, operations, and tech

Gather requirements for reports and data analysis

Provide data-driven support for business decisions and strategy

Participate in meetings to explain findings and answer questions

4. Develop, maintain, and automate reports and dashboards in Excel and Power BI to track key performance metrics.

Design dynamic dashboards to monitor daily, weekly, and monthly metrics

Use formulas, pivot tables, and VBA (if needed) for automation in Excel

Leverage DAX and Power Query in Power BI for real-time analytics

Schedule automated data refreshes and report delivery

5. Create and manage visualizations and interactive dashboards for clear and effective data presentation.

Build user-friendly charts, graphs, and tables for stakeholder reports

Use visual best practices to highlight key insights

Tailor dashboards to different audiences (executives, managers, teams)

Update and improve visuals based on feedback

6. Ensure data integrity and compliance with organizational policies.

Monitor and audit data for accuracy and consistency

Ensure compliance with internal data handling standards

Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information

Support data governance initiatives and documentation

7. Continuously optimize data collection and reporting processes for efficiency and scalability.

Identify opportunities to automate manual data workflows

Implement tools and scripts to reduce processing time

Refine report templates for repeat use

Recommend improvements to data infrastructure and sources

8. Support ongoing reporting and analyses of business performance, budgeting, and forecasting.

Assist in preparing regular business performance reviews

Contribute to budget variance analysis and trend monitoring

Analyze forecasts vs. actuals and flag deviations

Collaborate with finance for data accuracy in planning

9. Support FP&A with ad hoc analyses and reports as required.

Deliver quick-turnaround reports based on urgent business needs

Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, or cost-benefit assessments

Consolidate and present data from multiple departments

Adapt to changing requests and data priorities efficiently

Qualifications and Skills:

CA/CMA or equivalent degree, or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.

4-5 years of experience primarily in financial planning and analysis

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VBA, macros).

Hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX, data modeling, report creation).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey insights effectively.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of SQL and other data tools is a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

Experience working in a startup or fast-growing company.

Familiarity with financial planning and analysis processes.

Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Retail Industry experience

Strong interest in fitness, training, or active lifestyle is highly preferred.