Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

White & Clayton Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Dubai is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 5–8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and preparing management reports. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant FP&A or finance experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles for assigned categories.
• Provide analysis of financial performance including P&L, sales, gross margin, and costs.
• Prepare monthly management reports and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA/Professional Accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

About the role

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support business decision-making. The role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles for assigned categories/brands
• Provide analysis of financial performance including P&L, sales, gross margin, and costs
• Partner with commercial and marketing teams to evaluate business initiatives and ROI on investments
• Prepare monthly management reports and variance analysis against forecast and budget
• Support decision-making through scenario modeling and financial insights
• Ensure accurate accounting of marketing spend and adherence to internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/Professional Accounting qualification preferred)
• 5–8 years of relevant FP&A or finance experience
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong business acumen and ability to work in a cross-functional environment