Financial Analyst - Group FP&A

Company Description

Ghobash Trading & Investment (GTI) is actively engaged in multi-asset class investment activities across various geographies. These activities are carried out by a highly qualified and experienced in-house team of investment professionals. The team uses an ‘Asset Allocation Matrix’ to realize risk adjusted returns on invested capital over a long-term period.

The Company’s investment activities include direct investments in startups, taking stakes in established businesses, acquisitions of business enterprises and setting-up new businesses through collaborative joint venture route.

GTI is also active in private financial investments, including private equity and debt, venture capital, real estate, and publicly listed financial investments.

Job Description

A Financial Analyst plays a vital role within the Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team by driving financial consolidation, performance analysis, and strategic reporting at the group level. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality insights and board-level reporting to support key decision-making processes. The Financial Analyst will leverage strong FP&A expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial business partnering, particularly for corporate and head office functions. The ideal candidate will combine advanced analytical skills with a strategic mindset to enhance financial visibility and contribute to the overall performance of the organization.

Group-Level Consolidation & Analysis

• Consolidate financial results across business units & geographies to deliver an accurate and timely Group view.
• Analyze business unit submissions to ensure consistency and integrity of group-wide financials.
• Identify key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities at a Group level.

Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly & quarterly financial reports & presentations for Board of Directors & Executive Committee.
• Develop high-impact management dashboards and variance analyses with narrative insights.
• Support functional teams in understanding their costs and variances

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Contribute to the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process for Group consolidated financials.
• Provide planning and analysis support for head office functions (e.g., HR, IT, Legal, Corporate Communications).
• Track and report performance against plans, ensuring early identification of variances and action points.

Business Partnering

• Act as a finance partner to some corporate head office functions, supporting cost management, project analysis, and value creation initiatives.
• Provide financial input for cross-functional strategic projects and corporate initiatives.
• Collaborate with business units’ finance teams to ensure alignment and improve forecasting accuracy.

Continuous Improvement & Systems

• Contribute to the enhancement of FP&A processes, models, and tools across the Group.
• Work closely with IT and data teams to streamline financial systems and reporting platforms.
• Support integration and onboarding of new businesses into group FP&A processes, where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s degree or professional certification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, CIMA) preferred

• 2–4 years’ experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, financial reporting, or a related finance role

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial consolidations

• Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is an advantage

• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis