Junior FP&A Analyst

About the job

I. Job Summary The Junior FP&A Analyst is an entry-level position within the Financial Planning & Analysis team, providing foundational support for the company's budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. This role is crucial for developing and maintaining the financial models that drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong quantitative skills, and is eager to learn the mechanics of corporate financial planning and business partnering. II. Key Responsibilities • Reporting and Variance Analysis • Monthly Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking for management and department leaders. • Variance Analysis: Conduct month-over-month and actual vs. budget/forecast variance analysis for revenue and operating expenses, identifying key drivers and providing clear, concise explanations for discrepancies. • Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy of financial data pulled from the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and financial systems into planning and reporting tools. • Budgeting and Forecasting Support • Budget Cycle Support: Assist in the coordination and consolidation of inputs during the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes. • Financial Modeling: Support the Senior Analysts in building and maintaining driver-based financial models (e.g., headcount, capital expenditure, operating expense) using advanced Microsoft Excel techniques. • Scenario Analysis: Help model the financial impact of potential business decisions, new initiatives, and capital investments. • Business Partnering and Ad-Hoc Projects • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with functional departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Operations) to gather non-financial data, understand business drivers, and align financial forecasts with operational plans. • Ad-Hoc Analysis: Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and presentations to support senior management on specific business initiatives and special projects (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, profitability studies). • Process Improvement: Identify and recommend opportunities to improve and automate financial reporting and planning processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. III. Qualifications And Skills • Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Analytics is required. • 0-2 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a relevant internship is preferred. • Foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial statement structure (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). • Required Technical and Soft Skills • Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Must demonstrate strong capabilities in financial modeling, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, complex formulas, and basic data manipulation. • Analytical and Quantitative Skills: Proven ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and draw actionable business insights. • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders. • Systems Aptitude: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and/or Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a strong plus. • Detail-Oriented: A relentless focus on data accuracy and integrity, with strong organizational and time management skills. IV. Reporting Structure • Reports To: Senior FP&A Analyst or FP&A Manager • Collaborates With: Accounting team, department heads across the organization.

Requirements

• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• GAAP
• Communication
• Data Integrity
• Process Improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance
• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Analytics

Preferred Technologies

• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• GAAP
• Communication
• Data Integrity
• Process Improvement

About the company

Mumzworld is the leading digital commerce platform for mothers and families in the GCC region. Trusted by millions, we are the region’s go-to destination for baby, mother, and child essentials — and we’re just getting started. Our next chapter is bold: building the region’s most ambitious Super App for families — integrating e-commerce, pharmacy, healthcare, education, and more.