FP&A and Performance Lead

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Dubai is recruiting a senior FP&A leader who will head the Group's planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management, reporting to the Group CFO and partnering with senior leadership across multiple entities.

You will drive financial insight, lead consolidation, develop KPIs, and steer strategic decisions, with responsibility for mentoring the FP&A team and delivering board-ready reporting.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in FP&A, management reporting and business performance management.
• Experience leading group consolidation across multiple entities in UAE.
• Proven track record presenting to Boards and Executive Committees.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and management reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and rolling forecast processes across the Group with consolidation.
• Develop performance measurement frameworks and KPIs; provide insights to senior management.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and executive presentations for Board meetings.
• Drive group-wide financial performance analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Manage FP&A team and collaborate with Finance, HR, Procurement and IT.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Reporting

Consolidation

Board presentations

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Education

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

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