Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager)

Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE seeks a Financial Planning Manager to oversee budgeting and forecasting across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, along with CPA or ACCA certification and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, providing insights for strategic decisions, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Exceptional analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and present financial reports highlighting performance.
• Drive financial modelling and scenario analysis for optimization.

Skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACCA certification

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Job Accountabilities

• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across the Group’s commercial, trading, retail, and real estate sectors.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, ensuring alignment with the Group’s financial objectives.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that highlight performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive financial modelling and scenario analysis to evaluate business performance and recommend actions for optimization.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Preparation of long-term strategic financial plans and annual operating plans.

Qualification, Education & Knowledge

Professional qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field
• Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACCA certification is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or related roles, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in financial modelling, advanced Excel usage, Power BI report building and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Analytical capabilities: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present financial insights to senior management and various stakeholders.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of financial principles, IFRS standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.