Finance Business Partner

Manpower Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Middle East in Dubai is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our team. You will report to the Sub-Regional CFO and work with cross-functional teams to drive financial planning, forecasting, and MDF governance across markets.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, advanced Excel/PowerPoint, and the ability to manage large datasets in a fast-paced, international environment. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in financial analysis in multinational or large organizations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint (Hyperion/TM1 a plus).
• Ability to manage large datasets and build financial models.
• Strong stakeholder management skills within a matrix organization.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead governance of MDF across sub-regional clusters and countries.
• Drive budgets, forecasts, AOPs, and multi-year growth plans.
• Provide MDF trend analysis and product mix insights for decision-making.
• Monitor risks and optimize MDF utilization.
• Collaborate to ensure accuracy of financial data and GAAP compliance.
• Support resource allocation and costing models.
• Track project performance and align financial progress with plans.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Lead monthly reviews and investigate variances.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure priority projects progress.
• Promote MDF finance process improvements.
• Drive collaboration with country managers, BD teams, and leadership.
• Assist in pricing discussions and executive presentations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

PowerPoint

Hyperion TM1

Job description

Business Partner

Manpower Middle East Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-site)

Finance Business Partner

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the global payments technology industry, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team. As an Finance Business Partner, you will report directly to the Sub-Regional CFO and work closely with cross-functional teams and business project management offices.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial analysis skills, stakeholder management capability, and expertise in financial planning & forecasting, which will align successfully in the organization.

About the Requirements

• Lead financial governance of Market Development Fund (MDF) across sub-regional clusters and countries.
• Drive financial planning processes including budgets, forecasts, AOPs, and multi-year growth plans.
• Conduct MDF trend analysis, product mix analysis, and provide insights for decision-making.
• Monitor risks and opportunities against forecasts and ensure optimal MDF utilization.
• Collaborate with finance, controllership, and business teams to ensure accuracy of financial data and compliance with policies and GAAP.
• Support resource allocation, costing models, and efficiency improvements across MDF initiatives.
• Track project performance and align financial progress with business plans and targets.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and insights to senior stakeholders.
• Lead monthly reviews and investigate variances or abnormalities in financial data.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution of priority projects and payments.
• Support process improvements and promote best practices within MDF finance operations.
• Drive stakeholder collaboration across country managers, BD teams, and leadership teams.
• Assist in pricing discussions, financial modeling, and executive presentations.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in financial analysis within multinational or large organizations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint (experience with Hyperion/TM1 is a plus).
• Proven ability to manage large datasets and build financial models.
• Strong stakeholder management skills within a matrix organization.
• High attention to detail with strong accuracy and quality of output.
• Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced, and diverse international environment.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of cards/payment industry is an advantage.

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