Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Corporate)

ENNISMORE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Dubai is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in financial planning tools. You will collaborate closely with senior management to provide actionable insights and enhance financial strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in hospitality.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing financial strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and forecast accuracy improvements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with variance analyses.
• Provide business partnering with department heads for revenue optimisation.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

BI reporting tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our corporate finance team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will focuse on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting & analysis, business partnering, and supporting strategic decisions across the hospitality portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting process, including preparation of supporting analyses and management presentation materials.

Lead the forecasting process, perform post-cycle variance analyses, and implement improvements to enhance future forecast accuracy

Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, variance analyses (actual vs budget / forecast) and interpret key drivers of performance.

Develop and maintain financial models (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet) to support scenario planning.

Perform variance analysis between hotel submissions, contractual figures, and YTD results across active properties and future openings.

Provide business partnering, work with department heads / operational leadership to translate financial objectives into actionable plans, cost-control measures, and revenue optimisation.

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data collected from operational entities; coordinate the consolidation of financial information and ensure data integrity.

Support month-end and year-end close processes by providing commentary, reconciliations, and insights.

Assist in developing and improving FP&A processes, controls and systems (automation of reporting, standardisation across legal entities).

Present findings to senior management, highlight business risks / opportunities.

Ensure compliance with local regulation, group accounting / finance policies, and internal control standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in hospitality,
• Proven track record of developing and implementing financial strategies
• Advanced Excel skills (and ideally experience with BI reporting tools, data visualisation, ERP / consolidation systems)
• Preferably with experience with SUN System (EPM)
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning software
• Excellent PowerPoint presentation skills and ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance principles, financial reporting, and strategic planning
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Additional Information

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