Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - FPA
Al Ghurair
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Job summary
Al Ghurair is seeking an FP&A Manager in Dubai to lead long-term planning, budgeting and forecasting for the group. You will develop financial models, management reports and KPI frameworks to support senior leadership and strategic investments.
You will oversee a team of finance professionals, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and translate complex data into actionable business insights for informed decision-making.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years total experience with at least 3 in FP&A
- Experience in the Middle East is preferred
- Strong financial modelling capabilities
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
- Develop management reports and KPIs for senior leadership.
- Collaborate with commercial and operations teams for financial planning.
- Evaluate investments, feasibility studies and scenario analyses.
- Lead FP&A team development and performance reviews.
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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - FP&A Job Snapshot - Role: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Financial Services - Function: Financial Analysis-Research-Reporting - Experience: Minimum 7 years of total experience, including at least 3 years in FP&A - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
Al Ghurair is seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, business performance management and management information reporting for its business operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is responsible for providing strategic financial insights, developing robust financial plans and supporting business leadership in making informed commercial and investment decisions. Working closely with Group FP&A, commercial and operational teams, the successful candidate will oversee long-term financial planning, evaluate business performance, support investment feasibility studies and contribute to corporate strategy and portfolio analysis. The position requires strong financial modelling capabilities, commercial awareness and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for senior management. The FP&A Manager will also lead and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial analysis, management reports and strategic planning outputs.
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Financial Analysis-Research-Reporting
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
- Contribute to the development of financial strategies aligned with the business unit 's objectives and the Group 's overall vision.
- Evaluate broader macroeconomic trends and assess their potential impact on business performance.
- Provide business leadership with financial insights that support strategic planning and commercial decision-making.
- Lead business performance reviews incorporating historical results, forward-looking projections and relevant financial analysis.
- Work closely with commercial and operational teams to strengthen the value of financial planning and analysis.
- Support corporate strategy development through financial evaluations and business unit insights.
- Contribute to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) assessments and portfolio analysis activities.
- Ensure financial plans and strategic recommendations support current and long-term business objectives.
- Lead long-term financial planning, annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities within the business unit.
- Ensure planning processes follow the frameworks and requirements established by Group FP&A.
- Coordinate with business functions to obtain financial assumptions, operational forecasts and planning inputs.
- Develop financial projections that reflect business priorities and anticipated operating conditions.
- Evaluate financial performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
- Analyze variances and identify factors affecting revenue, costs, profitability and financial performance.
- Provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and strengthen financial planning.
- Support management in aligning financial resources with operational and strategic objectives.
- Drive the business performance analysis and reporting agenda for the assigned business unit.
- Prepare advanced financial analyses and management reports for business leadership.
- Establish recurring management reporting frameworks covering financial and operational performance.
- Define and monitor relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the broader Group FP&A reporting framework.
- Evaluate business results and provide insights into performance trends and financial outcomes.
- Present financial findings and recommendations to support management decision-making.
- Ensure management information reporting is accurate, timely and relevant to business requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve business performance through financial and operational analysis.
- Collaborate with business unit teams on project feasibility studies and development planning.
- Prepare financial evaluations for proposed projects, investments and business initiatives.
- Develop financial models to assess investment viability, expected returns and financial implications.
- Apply Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis and cost of capital modelling where required.
- Support capital budgeting and business case analysis.
- Prepare and monitor project cash flow projections and funding requirements.
- Evaluate financial risks and opportunities associated with proposed investments and transactions.
- Prepare financial assessment reports and recommendations for senior management.
- Support the evaluation of complex projects through structured financial analysis.
- Provide financial analysis to support corporate finance and strategic investment activities.
- Contribute business unit financial information to Group-level M&A and portfolio assessments.
- Analyze the financial implications of proposed investments, transactions and strategic initiatives.
- Support the assessment of business opportunities through financial modelling and commercial evaluation.
- Provide recommendations based on financial feasibility, business performance and strategic alignment.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to obtain information required for corporate financial analysis.
- Collaborate with Group FP&A and the Advanced Analytics Centre of Excellence on analytics initiatives.
- Support the design and implementation of advanced analytics use cases within the business unit.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial planning and performance reporting through analytical tools.
- Coordinate with IT and other stakeholders on technology implementations affecting FP&A activities.
- Support the adoption of appropriate financial planning, reporting and analytical solutions.
- Apply quantitative and analytical methods to improve financial insights and decision-making.
- Encourage effective use of financial and operational data in management reporting.
- Maintain close coordination with commercial, operations and other business functions.
- Work with business leaders to understand operational priorities and financial performance requirements.
- Communicate financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Group FP&A to maintain consistency in planning and reporting practices.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with relevant members of the external finance community.
- Support cross-functional projects requiring financial analysis, investment assessment or strategic recommendations.
- Lead, direct and develop the financial planning and analysis team.
- Allocate responsibilities and oversee the delivery of financial planning, reporting and analytical activities.
- Evaluate team performance and provide guidance to improve professional capabilities.
- Ensure financial analyses and management reports are accurate, credible and delivered within required timelines.
- Encourage analytical thinking, accountability and high standards of financial reporting.
- Support professional development and knowledge sharing among finance team members.
- Motivate team members to deliver effective financial support to business leadership.
- Bachelor 's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or a comparable qualification.
- Master 's degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum 7 years of total professional experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in a Financial Planning and Analysis role.
- Experience in the Middle East is preferred.
- Relevant experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis.
- Experience preparing financial models and supporting strategic investment evaluations.
- Exposure to business unit financial planning and management reporting activities.
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
- Understanding of strategic planning and business performance management.
- Ability to develop long-term financial plans and evaluate financial outcomes.
- Experience preparing financial analyses and management information reports.
- Knowledge of financial and operational performance measurement frameworks.
- Ability to identify business performance trends and communicate relevant financial insights.
- Strong financial analysis and modelling capabilities.
- Knowledge of capital budgeting and business case evaluation.
- Experience conducting development project feasibility studies.
- Understanding of Discounted Cash Flow modelling and cost of capital calculations.
- Ability to prepare and monitor project cash flow projections.
- Knowledge of funding requirements and investment assessment methods.
- Understanding of corporate finance principles and financial implications of business transactions.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of business unit operations.
- Ability to assess financial performance in the context of the broader business value chain.
- Knowledge of strategic financial planning and corporate strategy development.
- Ability to interpret macroeconomic developments and their implications for business performance.
- Strong critical thinking and strategic analysis skills.
- Ability to translate financial findings into practical business recommendations.
- Familiarity with advanced analytics methods and tools.
- Understanding of quantitative and econometric techniques.
- Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Knowledge of analytical approaches that support forecasting and business performance evaluation.
- Ability to apply structured analytical methods to complex financial questions.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to engage confidently with senior business leadership.
- Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
- Strong analytical judgement and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to lead, inspire and motivate finance professionals.
- Effective planning and organizational skills for managing complex financial assignments.
- Ability to develop credible recommendations and present them to senior management.
Al Ghurair is a diversified family business group established in the United Arab Emirates in 1960. Headquartered in Deira, Dubai, the group operates across foods, resources, properties, construction, energy, mobility and ventures. With a long-standing heritage of entrepreneurship and innovation, Al Ghurair continues to develop its businesses across regional and international markets. The group is guided by its purpose of "Enhancing Life, " reflecting its commitment to responsible business development and long-term value creation.
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