Head – Financial Planning & Analysis – FMCG/Telecom

Embark Pace; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai seeks a financial leader to develop strategies, oversee budgeting, analyze performance, manage costs, and lead a high-performing team. Collaboration with business leaders is essential for insights on initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions. This role requires strong leadership and compliance with financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth and profitability.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Analyze financial results, including variance analysis, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth and profitability.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to drive decision-making across the organization.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee regular forecasting to ensure real-time understanding of financial performance.

Performance Analysis

• Analyze financial results, including variance analysis, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Present financial performance updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Cost Management and Optimization

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies.
• Ensure effective allocation of resources to achieve financial and operational goals.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team.
• Foster collaboration across departments to align financial and operational objectives.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and new business opportunities.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate financial reports and presentations.