Assistant Vice President – Financial Planning & Analysis

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Properties PJSC is seeking an experienced FP&A professional in Abu Dhabi to lead forecasting, planning and financial analysis across corporate and project levels. The role requires strong Excel modeling, IFRS knowledge for real estate, and collaboration with multiple divisions to ensure accurate, timely management reporting.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in corporate finance/financial analysis, with excellent analytical and communication skills, and a solid ethical standard.

Qualifications

• 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 with teamwork.
• Strong time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, update and management of the 5-year Business Plan & financial projections.
• Monitor the Business Plan and Forecast for deviations, update quarterly changes and escalate as necessary.
• Support capital allocation planning by building financial models and ensuring funds and investments are valued.
• Prepare Management reports and presentations (funding requirements, valuations, capital allocation and surplus capital, scenario/sensitivity analysis).
• Assist in Monthly Business Update reporting and coordinate with corporate functions for timely delivery.
• Provide financial analysis for new developments/projects/JVs/ventures, focusing on valuation and funding requirements.

Skills

Excel modeling

PowerPoint drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, management or economics

Professional financial qualification preferred (e.g., CFA, MBA, CIMA, CMA, CPA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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 escalate 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.