Financial Business Partner

ALEC; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Business Partner to support strategic and financial goals. This role involves collaborating with business units to provide insightful financial analysis and decision support. You will assist in budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring KPIs, ensuring financial performance aligns with company objectives. Ideal candidates will have a strong finance background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful financial strategies that drive success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis or FP&A roles.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders for financial insights.
• Track key performance indicators and provide improvement recommendations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Master's degree or CPA/CFA

Job description

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.LC. (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a large construction company with related businesses operating in the GCC with a presence in Africa. ALEC has consistently evolved and grown over the last 20 years to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects. The company builds and provides construction solutions to exceed our clients’ expectations for quality, safety, functionality, and aesthetics.

ALEC has extensive experience in complex projects across diverse sectors including airports, retail, hotels & resorts, high-rise buildings, themed projects, as well as construction management, design management, estimating, cost planning, and procurement.

ALEC also possesses a Design and Build capability, enabling us to provide integrated construction solutions to our clients.

ALEC offers its clients a complete turnkey solution with construction, MEP, fit-out, energy efficiency solutions, solar opportunities, facilities management capabilities, heavy equipment rental, and technology systems.

We are currently seeking an experienced candidate to join our team at ALEC Group as a Financial Business Partner.

Job Overview:

The Finance Business Partner is a key player in supporting the company's strategic and financial goals by working closely with business units and budget owners to provide insightful financial analysis and decision support. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between finance and operations, ensuring financial performance aligns with the company's objectives.

The role requires close collaboration with budget holders and department heads to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans.

Responsibilities:

1. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing the annual budget and quarterly forecasts. Work with department heads to ensure accurate and timely submission of financial data.
2. Business Partnering: Collaborate with business unit leaders to understand their financial needs and provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
3. Financial Analysis: Perform detailed analysis, including variance, trend, and scenario modeling, to support business units in managing their financial performance.
4. KPIs Monitoring: Track key performance indicators for each business unit, providing insights and recommendations for improvement based on financial data.
5. Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency of financial planning and analysis activities.
6. Ad-hoc Analysis: Conduct financial analysis as needed to support various business initiatives.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.
2. 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, business partnering, or FP&A roles.
3. Strong understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
4. Excellent communication skills to engage with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
5. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.