FP&A and Performance Lead

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct CFO exposure

Board exposure

Strategic role

Leadership development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Michael Page in the UAE seeks a senior FP&A leader to direct budgeting, forecasting and performance management across a multi-entity group. You will deliver actionable insights to senior leadership and partner with executives to shape strategic decisions.

You will mentor the FP&A team, drive governance, and enhance reporting while coordinating with Finance, HR, Procurement and IT to improve planning, reporting and value creation for the Group.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CA/CPA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CMA or equivalent.
• 12+ years FP&A and management reporting experience.
• Strong UAE experience in large, complex organisations.
• Experience leading group consolidation across entities.
• Proven ability to present to Boards and senior leadership.
• Senior finance leader with team management experience.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Strong financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Experience in multi-entity group structures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting across the Group with consolidation and stakeholder alignment.
• Oversee rolling forecasts and variance analysis.
• Develop performance KPIs and reporting packs for execs and Board.
• Partner with leaders to align financial plans with operations.
• Provide commercial insight for strategic initiatives and investments.
• Support M&A evaluation and post-investment reviews.
• Analyse working capital and cash flow metrics.
• Mentor FP&A team and strengthen governance and controls.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Consolidation

Variance analysis

Board presentations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial modelling

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CMA or equivalent

Job description

Job description

Based in Dubai, this role will lead the Group's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management activities. Reporting to the Group CFO, the successful candidate will partner closely with senior leadership to deliver financial insight, drive business performance and support strategic decision‑making across a complex, multi‑entity organisation.

Client Details

Our client is a large and diversified business with operations across multiple service‑driven sectors in the UAE and wider region. With a strong focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence and performance improvement, the organisation offers exposure to a dynamic and fast‑paced environment where finance plays a key role in shaping business strategy.

Description

Prepare and oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. Develop and implement performance measurement frameworks and KPIs. Analyse financial data to provide actionable insights for senior management. Monitor and assess the financial performance of various business units. Collaborate with department heads to align financial plans with operational goals. Support decision‑making by preparing detailed financial reports and presentations. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and process improvements.

• Lead the annual budgeting process across the Group, ensuring robust planning, consolidation and stakeholder alignment.
• Manage periodic forecasting and rolling forecast cycles, identifying risks, opportunities and performance trends.
• Support the development of medium and long‑term financial plans aligned to business strategy.
• Partner with business leaders to develop revenue, cost, headcount, capex and cash flow plans.
• Drive group‑wide financial performance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly and ad hoc management reporting packs.
• Produce clear and concise reporting on key financial and operational metrics.
• Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and prior year results.
• Lead variance analysis and identify financial drivers impacting performance.
• Facilitate regular business performance reviews and track agreed actions.
• Evaluate customer, contract, business unit and service line profitability.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Provide commercial insight for investment decisions, mergers, acquisitions and business cases.
• Assess investment opportunities and monitor post‑investment performance.
• Analyse working capital, cash conversion and operational efficiency metrics.
• Develop executive‑level presentations and reports for senior leadership and Board meetings.
• Drive improvements in planning, reporting and performance management processes.
• Enhance reporting frameworks, dashboards and management information.
• Ensure integrity, consistency and accuracy of financial data across the Group.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, Procurement, IT and operational teams.
• Strengthen governance, controls and reporting standards across the organisation.
• Lead, mentor and develop the FP&A team while promoting best practice across finance functions.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders and executive leadership.

Profile

• Professionally qualified accountant with a recognised qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CMA or equivalent.
• Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience across FP&A, management reporting, commercial finance and business performance management.
• Strong UAE experience within a large, complex or diversified organisation.
• Mandatory experience leading group consolidation processes across multiple entities.
• Proven experience presenting to Boards, Executive Committees and senior leadership teams.
• Senior finance leadership experience with responsibility for managing teams and influencing key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and management reporting.
• Strong financial modelling, business case evaluation and scenario planning skills.
• Experience operating within a multi‑entity group structure.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to challenge and influence decision‑making.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work directly with an influential Group CFO and leadership team.
• High visibility role with regular exposure to Executive Management and the Board.
• Strategic position supporting business‑critical decisions across the Group.
• Leadership responsibility with the opportunity to build and develop a high‑performing team.
• Exposure to a large, diversified and growing organisation.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful change and improve business performance.

Skills

Budgeting, forecasting, reporting, consolidation, variance analysis, board presentation