Financial Analyst ( UAE National )

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst supports the FP&A Manager in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting for Etihad Rail Mobility. The role is responsible for preparing financial analyses, management reports, and variance explanations that support informed decision-making. The Financial Analyst works closely with the Accounting team, Shared Services, and operational departments to ensure financial data accuracy and timely reporting.

Roles and Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.

• Coordinate with departments to collect cost assumptions, headcount plans, and operational inputs.

• Update forecast models and track spending against approved budgets.

Financial Analysis & Performance Management

• Prepare monthly management reports, variance analyses, and performance dashboards.

• Analyze revenue, cost, and margin trends to identify key drivers and improvement areas.

• Support KPI tracking and provide commentary for management presentations.

• Compile and maintain weekly and quarterly KPI dashboards across key operational and financial metrics.

Cost Control & Purchase Request Review

• Support the FP&A Manager in reviewing purchase requests for budget availability.

• Track commitments, accruals, and unbudgeted expenses, highlighting potential risks.

• Maintain up-to-date cost tracking files and cost center reports to support monthly management reviews.

Business Support

• Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers and performance metrics.

• Provide data-driven insights to support tenders, projects, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Assist in ad-hoc analyses, scenario modelling, and management presentations.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• Experience within transportation, infrastructure, or service industries is preferred.

Professional Qualifications:

• Progress toward CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred

Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience in financial analysis, management reporting, or FP&A

Key Competencies:

• Analytical and quantitative ability

• Budgeting and forecasting fundamentals

• Attention to detail and data accuracy

• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Proactive, organized, and results-oriented mindset