FP&A Manager

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

Job summary

A global professional services firm located in Dubai is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to provide financial analysis and support monthly reports to senior management. The ideal candidate will lead budgeting processes, monitor financial performance, and offer insights based on analyses. A professional accounting qualification and advanced Excel and Power BI skills are essential. This role offers opportunities for process improvements and interaction with senior stakeholders, making it ideal for professionals looking to advance in finance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytics and communication skills are required.
• Ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and technical teams.
• Experience in business intelligence and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Review and provide monthly financial analysis to senior management.
• Provide financial insights based on data analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Education

Professional or Management Accounting Qualification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Business Services

Specialism

Business Operations

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The FP&A Manager will provide monthly financial analysis to senior management including variance analysis and KPI trends. They will support the FP&A Director in delivering insights and analysis to the CFO LoS Finance teams and address specific queries on monthly numbers. The manager will analyse net investment and cash performance report non-compliance and oversee the accuracy of budget and forecast inputs. They will support budget and forecast reviews handle ad hoc analysis and presentations and participate in process improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes collaborating with department heads to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives
• Review and provide monthly financial analysis to senior management post closing including variance analysis KPI trends and analysis
• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts identifying trends risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management based on analysis of financial data and market trends
• Insights and analysis to LoS Finance teams and respond to any specific queries on monthly numbers
• Net Investment and Cash performance analysis ( Balance sheet analysis)
• Exception reporting to LoS COOs and LoS Finance leads for non-compliance
• Ownership of analytical side of budget and forecast activity i.e reviewing accuracy of inputs ( budgeting in correct GL codes phasing standards etc)
• Support LoS Finance functions with queries on budget guidelines and understand the rationale behind budget and forecast numbers from them
• Work on process improvement projects along with other finance teams as advised by leadership
• Create prototypes based on user reporting requirements and once standardised then liaise with BI team to get that automated in form of dashboards including UAT of finished product Liaise with business on global investments Backup for Internal reporting processes.
• Including such other duties that may be assigned to you by your manager

Additional Skills

• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and accounting standards
• Problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Customer service skills

Qualification

• Professional or Management Accounting Qualification
• Financial Modelling & Excel Skills
• Strong analytics and communication skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and technical teams
• Familiarity with data modelling and planning tools
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience in business intelligence Power BI modelling and maintenance

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Balance Sheet Analysis
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication
• Creativity
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Escalation Management
• Financial Budgeting
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Management
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Financial Policy
• Financial Review
• Financial Risk Analysis
• Financial Statement Modeling
• Financial Strategy
• Inclusion
• Intellectual Curiosity

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

Yes

Required Experience

Manager