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Recruiter sent the interview assessment with TestGorilla test using a no-reply (third party recruitment platform) email, but there’s no mention of the deadline to complete it. It feels like candidates are expected to respond like robots rather than humans, especially when there’s no way to ask questions or clarify anything if needed.Last month I had a horrible interview experience with Hirevue now same Bs comes again.

Will building a skill based resume help me break into M&A or Investment Banking roles at middle market firms or at least the Big 4? My plan is to become strong in areas like Advanced Excel, financial modeling, LBOs, DCF valuation, and presentations, while also networking/emailing with recruiters and bankers. Combined with the CFA qualification, could this strategy realistically work? Currently working in Accounting in emerging markets region MENA, already in mid 30s.

What are your thoughts on this approach?

Will building a skill based resume help me break into M&A or Investment Banking roles at middle market firms or at least the Big 4? My plan is to become strong in areas like Advanced Excel, financial modeling, LBOs, DCF valuation, and presentations, while also networking/emailing with recruiters and bankers. Combined with the CFA qualification, could this strategy realistically work? Currently working in Accounting in emerging markets region MENA, already in mid 30s.

What are your thoughts on this approach?

Will building a skill based resume help me break into M&A or Investment Banking roles at middle market firms or at least the Big 4? My plan is to become strong in areas like Advanced Excel, financial modeling, LBOs, DCF valuation, and presentations, while also networking/emailing with recruiters and bankers. Combined with the CFA qualification, could this strategy realistically work? Currently working in Accounting in emerging markets region MENA, already in mid 30s.

What are your thoughts on this approach?

I’m not getting interviews, and I’ve been unemployed for almost two years. Could this be the main reason recruiters are skipping my profile?

I’m confused about whether I should explain the gap directly on my resume or leave it unmentioned unless I’m asked during interviews. Part of me feels that adding an explanation upfront may draw unnecessary attention to the gap and take focus away from my actual experience and skills. But at the same time, I worry that not mentioning it at all could hurt my chances of getting shortlisted.

For context, I have 7 years of experience in Accounting/Finance, and my last job ended in May 2024 in Dubai. Looking for roles as financial analyst/Management Accountant

What’s generally the better approach in this situation?

I’m not getting interviews, and I’ve been unemployed for almost two years. Could this be the main reason recruiters are skipping my profile?

I’m confused about whether I should explain the gap directly on my resume or leave it unmentioned unless I’m asked during interviews. Part of me feels that adding an explanation upfront may draw unnecessary attention to the gap and take focus away from my actual experience and skills. But at the same time, I worry that not mentioning it at all could hurt my chances of getting shortlisted.

For context, I have 7 years of experience in Accounting/Finance, and my last job ended in May 2024 in Dubai. Looking for roles as financial analyst/Management Accountant

What’s generally the better approach in this situation?

I’m not getting interviews, and I’ve been unemployed for almost two years. Could this be the main reason recruiters are skipping my profile?

I’m confused about whether I should explain the gap directly on my resume or leave it unmentioned unless I’m asked during interviews. Part of me feels that adding an explanation upfront may draw unnecessary attention to the gap and take focus away from my actual experience and skills. But at the same time, I worry that not mentioning it at all could hurt my chances of getting shortlisted.

For context, I have 7 years of experience in Accounting/Finance, and my last job ended in May 2024 in Dubai. Looking for roles as financial analyst/Management Accountant

What’s generally the better approach in this situation?

Hi All,

I’m currently working in Dubai as an accountant, and my visa was issued in 2022 based on an attested bachelor’s degree. Now, could you tell me whether I only need the attested degree for a new employment visa, or if I also need an equivalency certificate now? I heard its mandatory for medical and engineering visas but I'm unsure about accounting/finance.

I don't need now, but just asking for future purpose.

Hi All,

I’m currently working in Dubai as an accountant, and my visa was issued in 2022 based on an attested bachelor’s degree. Now, could you tell me whether I only need the attested degree for a new employment visa, or if I also need an equivalency certificate now? I heard its mandatory for medical and engineering visas but I'm unsure about accounting/finance.

I don't need now but just asking for future purpose.

Hi All,

I’m currently working in Dubai as an accountant, and my visa was issued in 2022 based on an attested bachelor’s degree. Now, could you tell me whether I only need the attested degree for a new employment visa, or if I also need an equivalency certificate now?

What happens when third-party debt collectors fail to recover personal loans for banks and the case is returned to the bank? What are the real-life outcomes? I'm having aed 38k principal outstanding total with enbd, couldn't pay since last 7-8 month's due to unemployment.

What happens when third-party debt collectors fail to recover personal loans for banks and the case is returned to the bank? What are the real-life outcomes? I'm having aed 38k principal outstanding total with enbd, couldn't pay since last 7-8 month's due to unemployment.

So Came across their Instagram page and I think they also have a shop in Deira Souk. Has anyone bought perfume and used, do they last a day at least? The prices seem much cheaper btw, priced at AED 10 to 20.

Anyone here visited Rakez frezone Office for Visa cancellation?

Employer is out of country at the moment and I have a better job offer to join another company.

Anyone here visited Rakez frezone Office for Visa cancellation?

Employer is out of country at the moment and I have a better job offer to join another company.

I’m a mid career professional with five years in accounting and the last two in business finance. In my current role, I support a Business Finance Manager who reports into central group FP&A. My work includes assisting in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and contributing to KPI and ROI evaluations, though I don’t fully own these areas yet.

I recently applied for a mid career Financial Analyst role at a fashion retail company that closely matches my experience. However, the hiring manager surprisingly reached out to me instead about a Business Finance Partner position. I’m not sure why I was passed over for the role I applied for and approached for this one instead, especially since I don’t feel fully qualified for it.

I’m unsure whether pursuing this interview would be a waste of time or a something i don't know, I'm overall very confused about attending interview

FBP role

Key Responsibilities

Part 1: Process Improvement and control

End-to-End Process Ownership: Drive the full lifecycle of core business and finance processes, from mapping and diagnosis to redesign. Create standardized global “future-state” frameworks and lead their rollout, training, and adoption.

Internal Controls & Compliance Integration: Embed control mechanisms (such as approval workflows, segregation of duties, and review checkpoints) along with data governance principles (including master data standards and quality benchmarks) directly into process design to ensure strong risk management and compliance.

Continuous Process Enhancement: Build structured monitoring mechanisms for process efficiency and data integrity. Identify inefficiencies and risk areas, and lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline, automate, and improve operations, data accuracy, and user experience.

Change Leadership & Capability Development: Act as a subject matter authority on processes and controls. Promote governance best practices, drive organizational change, and ensure teams are well-equipped to operate within updated frameworks and standards.

Part 2: Business Finance Analysis & Strategic Support

Business Insights & Decision Support: Partner closely with merchandising, store operations, and other teams to understand business drivers. Support strategic decisions such as product launches, promotions, and inventory actions through financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and ROI evaluation.

Analytical Frameworks & Model Development: Design and refine financial analysis frameworks, performance metrics, and core models to improve consistency, scalability, and forward-looking insights across business units.

End-to-End Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the complete budgeting cycle, including strategic alignment, collaborative planning, rolling forecasts, and variance tracking. Leverage predictive insights to position budgeting as a key driver of business performance.

Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Define and track key operational metrics (e.g., sell-through rates, sales productivity, workforce efficiency, inventory performance). Deliver regular performance reports, diagnose variances, and recommend practical actions to improve outcomes.

I’m a mid career professional with five years in accounting and the last two in business finance. In my current role, I support a Business Finance Manager who reports into central group FP&A. My work includes assisting in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and contributing to KPI and ROI evaluations, though I don’t fully own these areas yet.

I recently applied for a mid career Financial Analyst role at a fashion retail company that closely matches my experience. However, the hiring manager surprisingly reached out to me instead about a Business Finance Partner position. I’m not sure why I was passed over for the role I applied for and approached for this one instead, especially since I don’t feel fully qualified for it.

I’m unsure whether pursuing this interview would be a waste of time or a something i don't know, I'm overall very confused about attending interview

FBP role

Key Responsibilities

Part 1: Process Improvement and control

End-to-End Process Ownership: Drive the full lifecycle of core business and finance processes, from mapping and diagnosis to redesign. Create standardized global “future-state” frameworks and lead their rollout, training, and adoption.

Internal Controls & Compliance Integration: Embed control mechanisms (such as approval workflows, segregation of duties, and review checkpoints) along with data governance principles (including master data standards and quality benchmarks) directly into process design to ensure strong risk management and compliance.

Continuous Process Enhancement: Build structured monitoring mechanisms for process efficiency and data integrity. Identify inefficiencies and risk areas, and lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline, automate, and improve operations, data accuracy, and user experience.

Change Leadership & Capability Development: Act as a subject matter authority on processes and controls. Promote governance best practices, drive organizational change, and ensure teams are well-equipped to operate within updated frameworks and standards.

Part 2: Business Finance Analysis & Strategic Support

Business Insights & Decision Support: Partner closely with merchandising, store operations, and other teams to understand business drivers. Support strategic decisions such as product launches, promotions, and inventory actions through financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and ROI evaluation.

Analytical Frameworks & Model Development: Design and refine financial analysis frameworks, performance metrics, and core models to improve consistency, scalability, and forward-looking insights across business units.

End-to-End Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the complete budgeting cycle, including strategic alignment, collaborative planning, rolling forecasts, and variance tracking. Leverage predictive insights to position budgeting as a key driver of business performance.

Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Define and track key operational metrics (e.g., sell-through rates, sales productivity, workforce efficiency, inventory performance). Deliver regular performance reports, diagnose variances, and recommend practical actions to improve outcomes.

I’m a mid career professional with five years in accounting and the last two in business finance. In my current role, I support a Business Finance Manager who reports into central group FP&A. My work includes assisting in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and contributing to KPI and ROI evaluations, though I don’t fully own these areas yet.

I recently applied for a mid career Financial Analyst role at a fashion retail company that closely matches my experience. However, the hiring manager surprisingly reached out to me instead about a Business Finance Partner position. I’m not sure why I was passed over for the role I applied for and approached for this one instead, especially since I don’t feel fully qualified for it.

I’m unsure whether pursuing this interview would be a waste of time or a something i don't know, I'm overall very confused about attending interview

FBP role

Key Responsibilities

Part 1: Process Improvement and control

End-to-End Process Ownership: Drive the full lifecycle of core business and finance processes, from mapping and diagnosis to redesign. Create standardized global “future-state” frameworks and lead their rollout, training, and adoption.

Internal Controls & Compliance Integration: Embed control mechanisms (such as approval workflows, segregation of duties, and review checkpoints) along with data governance principles (including master data standards and quality benchmarks) directly into process design to ensure strong risk management and compliance.

Continuous Process Enhancement: Build structured monitoring mechanisms for process efficiency and data integrity. Identify inefficiencies and risk areas, and lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline, automate, and improve operations, data accuracy, and user experience.

Change Leadership & Capability Development: Act as a subject matter authority on processes and controls. Promote governance best practices, drive organizational change, and ensure teams are well-equipped to operate within updated frameworks and standards.

Part 2: Business Finance Analysis & Strategic Support

Business Insights & Decision Support: Partner closely with merchandising, store operations, and other teams to understand business drivers. Support strategic decisions such as product launches, promotions, and inventory actions through financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and ROI evaluation.

Analytical Frameworks & Model Development: Design and refine financial analysis frameworks, performance metrics, and core models to improve consistency, scalability, and forward-looking insights across business units.

End-to-End Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the complete budgeting cycle, including strategic alignment, collaborative planning, rolling forecasts, and variance tracking. Leverage predictive insights to position budgeting as a key driver of business performance.

Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Define and track key operational metrics (e.g., sell-through rates, sales productivity, workforce efficiency, inventory performance). Deliver regular performance reports, diagnose variances, and recommend practical actions to improve outcomes.

I’m a mid career professional with five years in accounting and the last two in business finance. In my current role, I support a Business Finance Manager who reports into central group FP&A. My work includes assisting in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and contributing to KPI and ROI evaluations, though I don’t fully own these areas yet.

I recently applied for a mid career Financial Analyst role at a fashion retail company that closely matches my experience. However, the hiring manager surprisingly reached out to me instead about a Business Finance Partner position. I’m not sure why I was passed over for the role I applied for and approached for this one instead, especially since I don’t feel fully qualified for it.

I’m unsure whether pursuing this interview would be a waste of time or a something i don't know, I'm overall very confused about attending interview

FBP role

Key Responsibilities

Part 1: Process Improvement and control

End-to-End Process Ownership: Drive the full lifecycle of core business and finance processes, from mapping and diagnosis to redesign. Create standardized global “future-state” frameworks and lead their rollout, training, and adoption.

Internal Controls & Compliance Integration: Embed control mechanisms (such as approval workflows, segregation of duties, and review checkpoints) along with data governance principles (including master data standards and quality benchmarks) directly into process design to ensure strong risk management and compliance.

Continuous Process Enhancement: Build structured monitoring mechanisms for process efficiency and data integrity. Identify inefficiencies and risk areas, and lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline, automate, and improve operations, data accuracy, and user experience.

Change Leadership & Capability Development: Act as a subject matter authority on processes and controls. Promote governance best practices, drive organizational change, and ensure teams are well-equipped to operate within updated frameworks and standards.

Part 2: Business Finance Analysis & Strategic Support

Business Insights & Decision Support: Partner closely with merchandising, store operations, and other teams to understand business drivers. Support strategic decisions such as product launches, promotions, and inventory actions through financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and ROI evaluation.

Analytical Frameworks & Model Development: Design and refine financial analysis frameworks, performance metrics, and core models to improve consistency, scalability, and forward-looking insights across business units.

End-to-End Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the complete budgeting cycle, including strategic alignment, collaborative planning, rolling forecasts, and variance tracking. Leverage predictive insights to position budgeting as a key driver of business performance.

Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Define and track key operational metrics (e.g., sell-through rates, sales productivity, workforce efficiency, inventory performance). Deliver regular performance reports, diagnose variances, and recommend practical actions to improve outcomes.

There was a time when hiring felt more forgiving companies brought people in, trained them, and gave them space to grow into the role. Support systems were built in, and learning on the job was expected.

Now that’s largely disappeared. Most opportunities come with the expectation that you arrive fully formed, ready to deliver from day one, with minimal handholding and immediate individual impact.