Consulting - Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Modeller - Senior Associate (Amman)

Business Unit and Role Overview 

You will be working within the Finance Transformation team, which provides advisory services focused on the CFO agenda. The team works across a broad range of industries and delivers projects throughout the Middle East region. The work we typically undertake includes:

• Defining Finance Function Strategy and designing Finance Function operating model

• Designing Organization Structure for Finance

• Developing Finance Policies and Processes

• Designing Costing and Enterprise Performance Management 

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Modeller

We are seeking a highly analytical and skilled FP&A Modeller to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling using Excel and a keen interest in advancing their expertise in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) tools, particularly Anaplan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Modeling and Analysis: Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support decision-making, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.

• Data Management: Manipulate large datasets, ensuring accuracy and relevance of financial data used in models.

• Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare reports and present complex financial information and models to stakeholders, providing actionable insights for strategic planning.

• Continuous Improvement: Continuously seek improvements in financial modeling and analysis processes, recommending and implementing best practices to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• Training and Development: Engage in professional development opportunities to master EPM tools, especially Anaplan, and stay current with industry trends and technological advancements.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Master’s degree or advanced certifications (e.g., CFA, CFM) preferred.

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial modeling and analysis, with proven expertise in Excel. Experience with EPM tools such as Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar is highly desirable.

• Technical Skills: Strong command of Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, and advanced formulas). Familiarity with SQL and basic database management skills would be advantageous.

• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Must be detail-oriented with a capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Other: Proven ability to manage projects and work collaboratively across teams. Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies in finance.