Financial Reporting & FP&A Specialist
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About the Role
LevelUP HCS is seeking a Financial Reporting & FP&A Specialist for a client in Abu Dhabi to help build the finance team from the ground up. The role involves supporting forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and financial analysis across Group entities.
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Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses
- Develop and maintain management reports and dashboards for senior leadership
- Consolidate financial performance data across all Commercial Division and Group contracts
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Work closely with Group Finance, Treasury, and HR to align reporting requirements
- Assist in month end and year end closing activities with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
- Read and interpret commercial contracts to ensure financial data aligns with contractual obligations
- Contribute to process design and documentation as the department is established
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A
- Accounting background with strong foundation in accounting principles and financial statements
- Good Excel skills for data analysis, modeling, and forecast preparation
- Commercial awareness to understand contracts and their financial implications
- Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders across different functions
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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About the Role
- Our client is building their finance team from the ground up, and they are looking for a Financial Reporting & FP&A Specialist to join them on this journey.
- This is a unique opportunity to step into a role where you will help define reporting frameworks, support forecasting and budgeting, and provide financial intelligence to leadership, all while working across the full spectrum of Group entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses
- Develop and maintain management reports and dashboards for senior leadership
- Consolidate financial performance data across all Commercial Division and Group contracts
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Work closely with Group Finance, Treasury, and HR to align reporting requirements
- Assist in month end and year end closing activities with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
- Read and interpret commercial contracts to ensure financial data aligns with contractual obligations
- Contribute to process design and documentation as the department is established
What We Are Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A (more experience is preferred)
- Accounting background – strong foundation in accounting principles and financial statements
- Good Excel skills – comfortable with data analysis, modeling, and forecast preparation
- Commercial awareness – ability to understand contracts and their financial implications
- Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders across different functions
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Nice to have: Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other visualization tools
- Nice to have: Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Nice to have: Previous experience in a newly established or transformation focused team
- Nice to have: Exposure to defence, aerospace, or manufacturing industries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA are a plus but not mandatory
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, FP&A, or management accounting
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