FPA Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Real Estate seeks an FP&A Manager in Dubai to lead financial planning, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role collaborates with Group Finance, Treasury, HR, and business leaders to provide insights, drive automation, and support senior decision-making.

The position emphasizes monthly reporting, three-year planning, and ensuring data integrity across SAP Analytics Cloud and Anaplan, with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Professional Finance or Accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CFA.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar FP&A role.
• Contracting industry experience is preferred.
• ERP/SAP experience is advantageous.
• Regional work experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Flash Performance Reports for SBU and Sub-SBU stakeholders.
• Support monthly and quarterly Financial and Business Review packs for senior leadership.
• Gather collection and payment information and manage cash flow data.
• Manage monthly cash flow uploads into Anaplan and SAP Analytics Cloud alignment.
• Investigate variances and translate data into actionable insights for management.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting through automation and AI-enabled tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

Detail oriented

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Communication

Forecasting

Automation awareness

Education

CA / ACCA / CFA equivalent

Tools

SAP

SAP Analytics Cloud

Anaplan

Job description

FP&A Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis Job Snapshot

Role: FP&A Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Real Estate

Function: Financial Planning-Advising

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a similar role

Job Type: Full Time

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Real Estate

Function: Financial Planning-Advising

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is hiring an FP&A Manager in Dubai, UAE to support financial planning, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for regional operations. Working within the Contracting division, the role provides financial insights that help senior leadership evaluate business performance and make informed decisions. The FP&A Manager will collaborate with business and functional leaders, Group Finance, Treasury, HR, and other stakeholders to prepare management reports, develop budgets and forecasts, analyse financial variances, monitor cash flow, and improve reporting processes through automation and AI-enabled tools.

Monthly Management Reporting

• Extract financial information from multiple sources and prepare monthly Flash Performance Reports for SBU and Sub-SBU stakeholders.
• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly Financial and Business Review packs for senior leadership within the Contracting division and Group Finance.
• Gather collection and payment information from the respective businesses.
• Manage monthly cash flow uploads into Anaplan.
• Respond to ad-hoc reporting requirements from Group Finance and Al-Futtaim Contracting management.
• Present financial information in a clear format that supports performance reviews and business decisions.

Budget and Forecasts

• Work with business and functional heads to develop the annual budget and three-year financial plan.
• Ensure budget and planning information is uploaded into SAP Analytics Cloud within required timelines.
• Support the FP&A lead in consolidating quarterly forecasts.
• Ensure forecasts align with Group guidelines before submission through SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Communicate final budget and forecast profit and loss information to relevant SBU stakeholders.
• Monitor financial progress and highlight indicators of lagging revenue or cost overruns.

Financial Analysis

• Conduct monthly variance analysis across each line of business.
• Investigate material financial movements and recommend adjustments where appropriate.
• Analyse overhead expenditure at general ledger level to identify anomalies and unbudgeted spending.
• Develop an understanding of business operations and project performance to identify areas of over or under spending.
• Translate financial data into practical insights for management and business stakeholders.

Business Support

The FP&A Manager will participate in monthly cash forecast meetings with business teams and Group Treasury, following through on observations within defined timelines. The role also supports HR through monthly manpower cost reporting and related analysis while working with the wider Finance team to meet Group reporting requirements. The position requires regular interaction with multiple stakeholders, making professional communication, prioritisation, and the ability to manage competing reporting deadlines important to successful performance.

AI and Automation

• Identify financial processes suitable for automation to improve efficiency and optimise costs.
• Participate in Group-led AI training initiatives.
• Apply relevant AI and automation capabilities to day-to-day FP&A activities.
• Support improvements to recurring reporting and analytical processes where automation can provide measurable value.

Required Skills

• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving capability.
• Detail-oriented approach to financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Advanced working ability with Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling.
• Strong PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to manage priorities and reporting deadlines.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Professional Finance or Accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Contracting industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with ERP financial software such as SAP is advantageous.
• Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud is advantageous.
• Regional work experience is considered an advantage.

About Al-Futtaim Real Estate

Al-Futtaim Real Estate is part of Al-Futtaim and has more than six decades of experience in real estate and asset management. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, education, and other asset types across the MENA region, including developments such as Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. The business is also responsible for Al-Futtaim Contracting, an integrated specialist division delivering construction, engineering, technology, and facilities management solutions across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt.