FPA Manager

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

Job summary

A leading multinational beverage company in Dubai is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee budget preparation and financial analysis. The role involves monitoring receivables and payables, collaborating closely with the supply chain team, and identifying risks to improve financial planning. Candidates should be ACCA/CIMA qualified with prior FP&A experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. An excellent command of English is also required.

Qualifications

• Qualified (ACCA CIMA ACA) with post qualified experience.
• Degree educated.
• Previous experience in FP&A roles.
• Excellent command of both spoken & written English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and analysis of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Close monitoring of receivables and payables compared to forecasts.
• Work closely with the supply chain team to deliver budgeted targets.
• Identify potential risks and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Proactive communication with stakeholders

Analytical problem solving

Mastery in Excel

Strong teamwork ability

Education

Qualified (ACCA CIMA ACA) with post qualified experience

Degree educated

Tools

Polaris

ANA plan

XLCubed

JDE

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and analysis of annual budgets/Latest Estimates and R&Os for both P&L and Cash.
• Review of monthly P&L actuals closing drive cash actuals reporting and ensure to be in line with latest forecasts.
• Analysis/review customer and brand P&Ls based on forecast to make sure financial objectives are met.
• Close monitoring of receivables and payables in comparison to forecasts.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve efficiency of financial planning process accuracy and assumptions that underpin forecasts.
• Identify potential risks gaps and trends from the financial data and propose corrective actions.
• Work closely with the supply chain team to deliver budgeted business targets.
• Develop good understanding of internal and external reporting tools own and drive improvements in the tools and the processes.
• Suggest and drive implementation of the cash monitoring improvements to ensure forecasts accuracy and agility.
• Support and provide inputs in the pricing process.
• Assist in Audit documentation.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements

• Qualified (ACCA CIMA ACA) with post qualified experience.
• Degree educated.
• Previous experience in FP&A roles.
• Experience of working on systems like Polaris, ANA plan, XLCubed and JDE would be a plus.
• Strong proactive communication with different stakeholders.
• Proficient with MS Office tools with mastery in Excel.
• Well-developed logical analytical problem solving skills.
• A goal driven individual that is both an independent worker and a strong team player.
• Strong ethical framework, high personal integrity.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Excellent command of both spoken & written English.

Required Experience: Manager