Assistant Vice President – Financial Planning & Analysis

Aldar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar is seeking an experienced FP&A professional in the UAE to execute financial forecasting, planning, and KPI reviews for multiple projects. The role involves building models, coordinating monthly updates, and presenting results to Management.

Candidate should have 6+ years in corporate finance/financial analysis, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a finance-focused degree with professional qualifications preferred. Real estate IFRS knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Min of 6+ years of related experience in corporate finance/financial analysis.
• Good understanding of IFRS accounting for real estate or developer experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management or economics from a reputable university.
• Professional financial qualification (CFA, MBA, CMA, CMA, CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the 5-year Business Plan and financial projections.
• Monitor the Business Plan and Forecast for deviations and report to Management.
• Support capital allocation planning with financial models and valuation.
• Prepare Management reports and presentations on funding, valuations, and scenarios.
• Assist in Monthly Business Update reports and coordinate with corporate functions.
• Produce quarterly performance reports and KPIs for projects and divisions.
• Provide financial analysis for new developments and joint ventures.
• Support updating internal financial policies.

Skills

Excel modeling

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, management or economics

Professional financial qualification (CFA, MBA, CIMA, CMA, CPA)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Executing effective financial forecasting and planning, including monitoring and tracking divisional and projects’ financial performance

Quarterly performance and KPIs review

Financial analysis for new business proposals

Preparation of FP&A presentations and reports for the Management

This role is for a UAE National

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Planning & Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation, update and overall management of the 5-year Business Plan & financial projections


• Monitor the Business Plan and Forecast for deviations, keep the plan updated for quarterly changes, and escape changes to the Management as necessary


• Support the Management in planning capital allocation by building financial models, to ensure that adequate funds are available and investments appropriately valued


• Prepare Management reports and presentations (funding requirements, valuations, capital allocation and surplus capital, scenario/sensitivity analysis, dividend analysis, and other financial analysis)

Monthly Business Update

• Assist in the preparation and management of the Monthly Business Update report, in coordination with all the relevant corporate functions, teams and divisions


• Presentation of the results to the Management

Quarterly Performance and KPI Review

• Preparation and development of the quarterly performance reports and KPIs for various projects and divisions, in coordination with the Financial Reporting and Development teams

New Developments/Projects/JVs/Ventures Financial analysis

• Provide financial analysis in line with internal policies for new business proposals, focusing on valuation, funding requirements and returns

Financial Policies

• Assist in updating, monitoring and reviewing internal financial policies

RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 6+ years of related experience in corporate finance/financial analysis

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

• Advanced corporate finance and investment analysis experience


• Good understanding of IFRS accounting for a real estate developer preferrable

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Excellent Excel modeling and PowerPoint drafting skills


• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail


• High level of professional and personal ethical standards


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written), adept at building strong relationships and teamwork


• Strong time management capabilities

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management or economics from a reputable university


• Professional financial qualification is preferred e.g., CFA, MBA, CIMA, CMA, CPA, etc.