Financial Planning Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent company seeks a Financial Planning Manager to shape financial strategy and ensure operational excellence in the Automotive Vertical. This significant role involves developing sophisticated financial models, providing critical insights to senior management, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in financial planning.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy and operational excellence.
• Create and enhance complex financial models.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports.

Skills

Financial principles

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

CFA or CPA certification

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

The Financial Planning Manager is responsible for driving the financial strategy and operational excellence of the Automotive Vertical in the group. This job is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of sophisticated financial models, forecasts, and strategic analyses. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying and capitalizing on financial opportunities while mitigating risks, ensuring that the Automotive Vertical is well-positioned for sustainable growth and long-term success.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create and continuously enhance complex financial models that encompass revenue projections, expense budgets, capital expenditures, and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of vast datasets, utilizing advanced statistical methods and financial tools to identify trends, variances, and emerging opportunities within the business landscape.
• Develop scenario-based financial models to assess the impact of various business decisions, market conditions, and economic factors on the organization's financial performance.
• Spearhead the development of both short-term and long-term financial plans that align with the groups strategic goals and objectives. This includes detailed budgeting processes, financial target setting, and the establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with senior management to translate business strategies into actionable financial plans, ensuring that all financial planning activities are aligned with the overarching business strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the integration of business intelligence, market research, and
• competitive analysis into the financial planning process, ensuring that all relevant internal and
• external factors are considered.
• Act as a financial advisor to various departments, providing them with the financial insights and support needed to optimize their operations and contribute to the overall financial health of the Automotive Vertical.
• Engage deeply with department heads to understand their operational dynamics, key challenges, and growth opportunities, incorporating these insights into financial forecasts and strategic recommendations.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management and the executive team, highlighting critical financial insights, trends, and actionable recommendations.
• Design and deliver presentations that effectively communicate complex financial data to both financial and non-financial audiences, ensuring that key stakeholders understand the financial implications of their decisions.
• Proactively identify potential financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Leverage financial analyses to uncover new business opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and enhance the organization’s competitive positioning.
• Continuously evaluate and refine financial planning processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness to changing business conditions.
• Implement best practices in financial planning and analysis, incorporating emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all financial planning activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Lead and contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior management, providing financial expertise and insights to support successful project outcomes.
• Uphold company values throughout business practices and utilise sound judgment in decision
• making.
• Any other additional duties as may be required by management based on needs of the business.

Position Requirements

• A minimum of 7 to 10 years’ experience in in related field.
• Proven track record of leading complex financial modelling and strategic planning initiatives.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.

Skills/Behaviour Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and financial planning software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret complex
• financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial
• concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving
• collaborative efforts.
• High level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.