FPA Manager

Pernod Ricard; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled finance manager to oversee financial planning and analysis. This role involves preparing and analyzing budgets, monitoring financial performance, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial systems, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive financial success and contribute to achieving business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with experience in FP&A roles.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor financial data and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supply chain to meet business targets.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Communication Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Ethical Framework

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

MS Office (Excel mastery)

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