Assistant Manager - Commercial Business Planning

Shamal Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager for Commercial Business Planning. This role is pivotal in managing operational assets, executing transactions, and supporting strategic projects. You will track project statuses, liaise with stakeholders, and conduct financial analyses to drive business success. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in financial modeling. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in a financial firm.

Responsibilities

• Track operational tasks and update project status.
• Support strategic projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Perform financial and commercial analysis of business units.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai’s ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate.

As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we’re in search of an Assistant Manager – Commercial Business Planning. This position provides support in managing and executing several key activities which include management activities of operational assets, assessing and executing transactions (investments, divestments, JVs, lease/operator agreements) and strategic projects. You will be accounted to ensure timely tracking and updating project statuses while supporting in managing various stakeholders at Shamal Holding level and at Shamal’s operational businesses.

Responsibilities:

1. Asset Management

• Tracking key operational tasks and updating project status.
• Liaison between Shamal corporate and Business unit asset managers.
• Real estate projects and review.
• Assist in reviewing feasibility studies and actual project tracking upon approval.
• Leading and/or supporting upcoming projects (product combination, price assessment, IT requirements).
• Monthly monitoring of financial performance and developing presentation for the monthly business review meeting.
• Supporting in preparing/ monitoring of monthly and rolling reforecast for 12 months.
• Assisting in reviewing the annual budgets for BUs and consolidated budgets and variance studies.
• Tracking business KPIs and shareholder returns metrics.
• Perform financial and commercial analysis of BUs and consolidated versions.
• Support with cross-functional oversight among different assets and summarising meeting minutes.

2. Strategic support during transactions

• Support strategic projects at Shamal in order to ensure delivery of transactions/projects within set deadlines.
• Reviewing financial models, key assumptions and presentations.
• Developing presentations, in relation to various topics to communicate findings and recommendations to management/various stakeholders.
• Participate in any due diligence and valuation process in areas related to transaction opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage senior Shamal / third parties’ stakeholders to execute projects efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the work of the department.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (finance, business administration, etc.) is required.
• A Master's degree or MBA qualification is preferred.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience (after Masters qualification) with a proven track record in a financial firm (Big4, banks, consulting firms, etc.)
• Experience with financial modeling in excel is a must.

For more information about Shamal, please visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shamalholding/

Note:

Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.