FP&A Manager Construction

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to drive financial planning and budgeting efforts. This role requires strong financial acumen, project-based cost management skills, and the ability to collaborate with operations teams. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis within the construction industry, and will be responsible for developing budgets, analyzing costs, and providing insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting and cost control.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with project managers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models for construction projects.
• Provide analysis on project performance and cost variances.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports.

Skills

Financial acumen

Project cost management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel financial modeling

ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Masters/MBA

Professional qualification (CFA, CPA, CMA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for driving financial planning budgeting forecasting and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making within the construction business. The role requires strong financial acumen project-based cost management expertise and the ability to-partner with operations and project teams to ensure financial efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets forecasts and long-term financial models for construction projects and corporate operations.
• Provide financial insights and analysis on project performance cost variances and profitability.
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to monitor budgets cash flows and capital expenditures.
• Analyze trends in construction costs overheads and revenues to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with variance analysis and KPIs.
• Support bid pricing contract reviews and project financial feasibility studies.
• Assist in developing financial strategies for working capital optimization and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards company policies and internal controls.
• Present financial insights to senior leadership to aid strategic planning and decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field (Masters/MBA preferred).
• Professional qualification (CFA CPA CMA ACCA) is an advantage.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in FP&A; with exposure to the construction or infrastructure industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting cost control and cash flow management.
• Advanced Excel financial modeling and ERP systems experience (e.g. SAP Oracle JD Edwards).
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with project managers and senior stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Business partnering mindset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strategic and forward-thinking approach
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines