Head - Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Mercer; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Dubai seeks a Head of Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial transformation and strategic reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in FP&A, with a proven track record of managing large reporting processes and building high-performing teams. The role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of FP&A experience in professional services.
• Experience managing large, complex reporting processes.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Drive process automation and digital transformation.
• Manage relationships across a matrix organization.

Skills

Extensive FP&A experience

Building and transforming finance teams

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Dynamic work adaptability

Job description

Head - Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Company Overview

Marsh McLennan is a global professional services firm with leading capabilities in risk, strategy, and people. We are seeking an exceptional Finance, Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Head to drive financial transformation and strategic reporting across our regional operations.

Role Overview

We are looking for a strategic, high-performing FP&A Head to manage complex financial reporting processes, lead a diverse team, and drive operational excellence within a matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes for two operating companies.
• Lead and transform financial teams, managing both onshore and offshore resources.
• Drive process automation and digital transformation in financial reporting.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across a matrix organization.
• Develop and implement strategic financial insights to support decision‑making.

Must-Have Requirements

• Extensive FP&A experience in professional services (15+ years).
• Proven track record of building and transforming high‑performing finance teams.
• Experience managing large, complex reporting processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet critical deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to lead transformation in a global organization.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office‑based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.