Associate Manager - FP&R

EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA) seeks a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with policies, and supervising a team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting and 4-7 years in a similar role.

The position offers the opportunity to influence financial performance and engage with diverse stakeholders while promoting continuous improvement. EGA values teamwork and the pursuit of excellence in the aluminium sector.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience of managing a team and interacting with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage consolidation and reporting of financials for assigned area.
• Supervise the implementation of financial policies and processes.
• Monitor and report financial performance versus budgets.
• Provide on-the-job training and performance feedback to subordinates.

Skills

Team management skills

Relationship management

In-depth knowledge of the aluminium manufacturing sector and EGA’s products and business strategies

Knowledge of statutory and internal financial management standards

Knowledge of financial policies and procedures

Effective communication and presentation skills

Knowledge of industrial best practices, laws and regulations

Management reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or equivalent

Professional qualifications (CIA, ACCA, ACA, CMS, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

To manage consolidation and reporting of financials for the assigned area in order to support the effective decision making for achievement of objectives and to ensure financial statements and transactions are in compliance with EGA’s policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and international financial and accounting reporting standards.

Key Accountabilities

Supervise the implementation of functional policies, systems, processes, procedures and internal controls covering the assigned areas of the financial planning and reporting function so that all relevant procedural legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost‑effective service in a consistent manner.

Contribute towards the continuous improvement of existing policies, processes and procedures by collating inputs from team, identifying and recommending improvements.

Ensure all reportees have clear objectives and regular performance monitoring and feedback sessions to enable the effective achievement of goals. Provide on‑the‑job training and constructive feedback to all subordinates in order to contribute in the development of a workforce with the required skills and capabilities.

Supervise the day‑to‑day function of financial planning and reporting sections to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies, processes and procedures.

Oversee the development and administration of Business Planning and Controlling (BPC) system to ensure accuracy of data collection and reporting.

Review plant’s annual plans and budgets produced by departments and area analysts and provide recommendations to ensure they meet cost and profitability targets while being realistic and achievable.

Evaluate business requirements and manage the consolidation of the assigned area’s budget in line with business plans to ensure timely submission of budgets to the group reporting and accounting function while ensuring accuracy of methodology, projections and calculations.

Monitor and control expenditure in conjunction with the FP&A teams to facilitate operations of the area, exercise controls in order to achieve financial performance over the budgeted figure. Monitor and report the financial performance versus budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.

Manage the consolidation of financial plans and financial forecasts for the assigned area in line with the corporate financial strategy and overall objectives. Manage the development of quarterly forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheets, Cash flow) in liaison with the area analysts to facilitate effective financial planning in line with the assigned area’s business plan.

Liaise with key area FP&A teams to ensure provision of regular information relating to key financial performance indicators to the finance team.

Supervise team for the consolidation and reporting of key performance results to ensure regular performance monitoring. Identify any major variances and generate comprehensive supporting analysis. Review and consolidate the performance analysis and reports prepared by area FP&A teams and report any exceptional variances (actual versus budget) if any.

Ensure fixed asset depreciation, reconciliation and impairment assessment are regularly completed in accordance with international accounting standards. Oversee all activities related to the reporting of capital expenditures, plants and corporate functions to ensure the relevant procedures are followed and expenditure is within limits of approved budget.

Review analysis, interpretation and communication of financial information and prepare management reports to reflect overall performance of the plant with summaries and analyses on cash flow, balance sheet, income statements, capital assets, revenue, etc. to support decision making.

Review monthly reports for Flash, Financial Statement, P&L, Cash flow, Balance Sheet, Working Capital, Savings Initiatives, Controllable costs, Management Reports, BPR, BSC and all related schedules to support monthly reporting with variance analysis to ensure accuracy and present to management to support decision making.

Supervise development and preparation of additional reporting tools and processes as may be required by management and/or third‑party stakeholders including analysis of financial and operational performance by segment and profit centre.

Ensure effective coordination and regular communication with all relevant internal and external stakeholders such as area FP&A teams, CMOI, financial institutions, auditors, service providers, etc. Adhering to the highest standards of business ethics to deliver services collaboratively and in the most effective manner.

Stimulate subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account international best practice, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Ensure compliance of subordinates to all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the section to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude.

Perform other related duties or assignments as and when directed. Support physical verification of asset and stock as and when required.

Authority and Decision‑Making Guidelines: Think within clearly defined policies, standards and specific objectives. Decision making: Direction of work is subject to practices and procedures, output is managed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or equivalent.
• Professional qualifications are highly recommended (CIA, ACCA, ACA, CMS, CIMA or equivalent).

Minimum Experience

• 4–7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis role in a large environment, preferably in manufacturing, metal, or mining industry.
• Experience of managing a team and ability to interact with large group involving different nationals.

Skills

• Team management skills.
• Relationship management.
• In‑depth knowledge of the aluminium manufacturing sector and EGA’s products and business strategies.
• Knowledge of statutory and internal financial management standards.
• Knowledge of financial policies and procedures.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of industrial best practices, laws and regulations.
• Management reporting.