Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Findr DXB ( Dream Jobs HR Consultant LLC); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a candidate to support budget development and execution. The ideal candidate has experience in analyzing financial reports and variances, and the ability to prepare detailed Management Information Reports. This role will contribute to the effectiveness of cost control and financial strategies within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in budget development and management.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and variances.
• Proficient in using financial modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Support budget planning and execution.
• Prepare Management Information Reports.
• Analyze variances and prepare financial reviews.

Job description

• Provide support in developing budget plans and schedules in line with Group policies and procedures, and execute the budgetary plans in coordination with concerned departments to ensure smooth preparation of budgets. Act as a liaison between entity/department heads and the finance team to collate the information required to develop annual budgets. Support in monitoring its implementation and for any subsequent budget recalibrations or forecasts needed for management.
• Assist in preparing periodic and ad hoc Management Information Reports to provide Management with timely and relevant information for making informed decisions and ensuring the effectiveness of cost control within the company. Develop and maintain appropriate KPI information reporting systems.
• To ensure KPI delivery, perform variance analyses of the actual results concerning the budgeted figures.
• Investigate variances and prepare financial reviews recommending upward or business requirements.
• Analyze monthly reporting related to operational performance, variances, and metrics to forecast budgetary exceptions during the operating year.
• Contribute to developing Budgetary, IS, and Project reporting policies, processes, procedures, forms, and templates that ensure adequate budgetary controls and reporting structure for overall company operations, providing a cost advantage in all resource utilisation and financial activities.
• Modified and maintained financial models for budgetary and business analysis to ensure accuracy of fiscal assumptions.
• Provide inputs to develop and enhance budgeting, planning, controlling, and reporting tools to minimise variance and improve accuracy in these processes.