GB finance business partner

inDriver; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced financial leader to lead forecasting, manage a team, and provide financial insights for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, at least 8 years of experience, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role offers a stable salary with hybrid work options and additional benefits.

Benefits

Stable salary

Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule

Relocation package offered

Access to professional counseling services

Discount club membership

Diverse internal training programs

Partially or fully paid additional training courses

All necessary work equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial and business modeling.
• At least 5 years of experience in team management.
• Ability to translate complex ecosystems into financial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting for assigned verticals.
• Analyze P&L performance and identify variances.
• Build financial models for new projects and scenario planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration and communication

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Knowledge of SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

BI tools

Financial planning platforms (e.g., Workday Adaptive)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-term forecasting for assigned verticals (Delivery, Darkstores, inDrive Money, Intercity, New Ventures, SuperApp, Advertising, Partnerships).
• Validate forecasts with Vertical Leaders and Country Managers; present and defend results to C-level.
• Analyze P&L performance, identify drivers of variances, and recommend actions to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Build financial models for new projects, M&A, and scenario planning.
• Act as the single point of contact for finance matters, including forecasting, accounting, taxation, and due diligence.
• Partner with business and marketing teams in developing vertical and market strategies.
• Provide financial insights to support and challenge strategic decision-making; act as a trusted sparring partner for business leaders.
• Drive process improvements and automation in financial planning and reporting tools.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of FP&A specialists to strengthen business partnership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial and business modeling, as well as financial planning and budgeting tools
• At least 5 years of experience in team management
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and basic knowledge of SQL
• Hands-on experience with BI tools and financial planning platforms (e.g., Workday Adaptive or similar)
• Ability to understand complex ecosystems and translate them into sophisticated financial and operational models
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across functions and seniority levels
• Solid understanding of long-term investment return modeling and capital allocation principles

Conditions & Benefits

• Stable salary, official employment
• Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
• Relocation package offered for candidates moving to Cyprus
• Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
• Discount club membership
• Diverse internal training programs
• Partially or fully paid additional training courses
• All necessary work equipment