Group FP&A Leader: Strategic Finance & Performance Partner

Client of PER; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of PER is seeking a senior FP&A leader to drive annual budgeting, multi-year planning and rolling forecasts across a diversified portfolio. You will establish an enterprise-wide performance framework linking financial outcomes to strategic priorities and operational drivers, delivering scenario analyses and forward-looking insights for executive decision-making.

You will build KPIs, partner with senior leadership, and design an FP&A operating model with governance, processes and data

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic finance, FP&A, enterprise planning or performance management at group level.
• Experience in strategic environments like strategy consulting, investment banking or corporate development would be highly relevant.
• Experience operating across a complex organisation with multiple entities/geographies.
• Strong exposure to executive and Board-level decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's annual budgeting, multi-year planning and rolling forecasts across a diversified portfolio.
• Establish an enterprise-wide performance management framework linking financial outcomes to priorities and drivers.
• Deliver scenario analysis, sensitivity modelling and forward-looking insights for executive decisions.
• Develop meaningful KPIs and performance measures to drive transparency and accountability.
• Act as a trusted strategic finance adviser to senior leadership.
• Lead the preparation of executive and Board-level reporting with clear business narratives.
• Support strategic decision-making around capital allocation, investment opportunities and portfolio optimisation.
• Assess financial and commercial implications of major business decisions including business cases.
• Establish a consolidated Group-wide view of performance with consistent planning across entities.
• Challenge plans and forecasts while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Design and build the FP&A operating model with governance, processes and systems.
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team with automation and data quality improvements.

Skills

Strategic Finance

FP&A

Executive Stakeholders

Financial Modelling

Job description

Client of PER is seeking a senior FP&A leader to drive annual budgeting, multi-year planning and rolling forecasts across a diversified portfolio. You will establish an enterprise-wide performance framework linking financial outcomes to strategic priorities and operational drivers, delivering scenario analyses and forward-looking insights for executive decision-making.

You will build KPIs, partner with senior leadership, and design an FP&A operating model with governance, processes and data