Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

MERED; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager) to steer financial functions and provide strategic support to the CFO. This role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, while fostering team excellence. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in finance or related fields, relevant qualifications, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Annual flight ticket allowance

Performance discretionary bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

Employment visa

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in FP&A.
• Understanding of financial modelling, IFRS, real estate valuation.
• Knowledge of major taxation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

MBA, CPA and/or ACCA qualification

Job description

Job Title : Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager)

Department : Finance

Reporting line : CFO

Job Summary

FP&A Manager plays a pivotal role in steering the financial direction of the company. This role is responsible and / or actively involved in all financial functions, including strategic planning, financial planning, capital structuring, funding, risk management, financial operations and compliance with applicable regulations. The FP&A Manager will serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, ensuring the organization’s financial health while driving sustainable growth and optimizing return on investment for all property development projects.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to prepare and monitor budgets, update forecasts.
• Actively support development of long‑term plans to guide the company’s strategic direction.

Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management / financial reports and present key insights to CFO / Senior Management.
• Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts, highlighting key drivers and proposing corrective actions.
• Provide insights on profitability, cost control, and revenue growth opportunities.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning / modelling for real estate projects.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and benchmarks, providing actionable insights.
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial modeling for prospective development projects.

Strategic Support

• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support decision making on strategic initiatives.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop financial strategies and business cases.

Data and Financial Modeling

• Partner in development & maintenance of financial models for forecasting and decision support.
• Work actively to automate and enhance resources planning and management reporting processes.
• Maintain robust financial databases to support in depth analysis.

Leadership and Team Development

• Build a high performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Promote innovation in financial management and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Management

• Prepare financial reports for the Board, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the development, legal and operational teams to ensure financial alignment across all business units.
• Collaborate closely with the accounting, tax and treasury functions.

Preparation of regulations and policies for management accounting

Consolidated cash flow management, ensuring availability of funds to meet operational and investment needs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• MBA, CPA and / or ACCA qualification
• At least 5 years experience in FP&A
• Understanding of financial modelling, IFRS, real estate valuation, main taxation concepts.

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic mindset with ability to think critically and solve complex financial problems.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to engage stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Annual flight ticket allowance.
• Performance discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Employment visa.