Assistant Finance Manager – FP&A & Business Partnering

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Restaurants in the UAE is seeking a highly analytical Assistant Finance Manager to join our regional FP&A and Business Partnering team. You will manage indirect costs across multiple brands and countries, delivering strategic insights and driving cost efficiency while partnering with functional heads.

Key duties include budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, driver-based overhead analysis, monthly/quarterly reports, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of FP&A, finance business partnering, or commercial finance experience.
• Experience in QSR, FMCG, retail, or multi-country operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for indirect costs across multiple brands and countries.
• Develop and maintain driver-based models to track overhead trends and analyze variances vs. budget.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and dashboards with KPIs, risks, and opportunities.
• Consolidate data from various markets and ensure accurate cost allocations.
• Act as a finance business partner to corporate functions for cost-conscious decision-making.
• Support procurement and vendor negotiations with financial insight and ROI analysis.
• Collaborate with country finance teams to align indirect costs with regional strategy.
• Provide financial guidance on new initiatives and transformation projects related to overhead functions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and benchmark indirect spend against standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CA / CPA / CIMA / MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Assistant Finance Manager to join our regional FP&A and Business Partnering team. This role will focus on managing indirect costs (G&A and overheads), providing strategic insights, driving cost efficiency, and partnering with functional heads across the business. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, multi-brand, and cross-border QSR environment.

Key Responsibilities:

FP&A & Reporting

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for indirect costs across 10 brands and 12 countries.
• Develop and maintain driver-based models to track overhead trends and analyze variances vs. budget and prior periods.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and dashboards, highlighting key performance indicators, risks, and opportunities.
• Consolidate financial data from multiple markets and ensure accurate cost allocations and accounting treatments.

Business Partnering

• Act as a finance business partner to corporate functions enabling cost-conscious decision-making.
• Support procurement and vendor negotiations with financial insight and ROI analysis.
• Collaborate with country finance teams to ensure local indirect costs are aligned with regional strategy and benchmarks.
• Provide financial guidance on new initiatives and transformation projects related to overhead functions.

Cost Optimization & Strategic Insights

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and work with stakeholders to implement and track initiatives.
• Benchmark indirect spend against industry standards and internal best practices.
• Support ad-hoc analysis and scenario modeling for strategic projects.

Systems & Controls

• Leverage ERP and planning to streamline reporting and improve data quality.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CA / CPA / CIMA / MBA preferred.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or commercial finance—preferably within QSR, FMCG, retail, or multi-country operations.
• Strong understanding of indirect cost drivers and cost control methodologies.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency in financial planning tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Analytical thinker with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.