Finance Business Partner Manager (EMIRATI)

Salt; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the regional travel and transport sector in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Finance Business Partner Manager to deliver strategic financial support and drive commercial performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis. This role offers the chance to work with key business leaders and influence financial outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering.
• Proven skills in building financial models and analyzing complex data sets.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed environments with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance contact for your division, providing insight into performance and forecasts.
• Build and present management reports for monthly business reviews with senior stakeholders.
• Drive and manage the budgeting process by consolidating inputs and analyzing variances.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

Building financial models

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

Overview

Finance Business Partner Manager (EMIRATI) – Salt Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Our client, a leading player in the regional travel and transport sector, is looking for a Finance Business Partner Manager to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a core business division, delivering strategic financial support to drive commercial performance, guide investment decisions, and support long-term planning.

As a trusted advisor to business leaders, you’ll bring together data, insight, and strategy to support key initiatives and influence financial outcomes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance contact for your division, providing insight into performance, forecasts, and key financial drivers
• Build and present management reports for monthly business reviews with senior stakeholders
• Drive and manage the budgeting process, consolidating inputs, analyzing variances, and preparing submissions
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess business plans, investments, and strategic initiatives
• Support rolling forecasts, current year outlooks, and multi-year planning cycles
• Work with cross-functional teams to align operational plans with financial goals
• Contribute to system upgrades and automation projects, improving data quality and reporting efficiency
• Provide analytical support for business cases and help shape financial narratives for leadership

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering
• Proven skills in building financial models and analyzing complex data sets
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; Power BI and Tableau
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed environments with multiple priorities

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a commercially focused finance role at the center of a high-growth business. You\'ll work with strategic decision-makers, shape financial outcomes, and gain exposure to major projects and business plans—all within a forward-thinking, collaborative team.

How to Apply

If you\'re a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and a passion for partnering with the business, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Details

• Only successful candidates will be contacted

Additional Details

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Finance, Accounting / Auditing, and Strategy / Planning
• Industries : Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking