Junior FP&A

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

With 300 team members across the UAE Saudi Arabia Egypt and remote locations in Europe Asia and Africa were growing fast. Were looking for professionals who combine business rigor with a builders mindset entrepreneurial thinkers data-driven decision-makers and strong collaborators who prioritize people culture and long-term impact.

Join us as we shape the future of family living in the region.

I. Job Summary

The Junior FP&A Analyst is an entry-level position within the Financial Planning & Analysis team providing foundational support for the companys 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

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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

A. Education and Experience

• Bachelors 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).

B. 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.