Head of Financial Planning Analysis

Abu Dhabi Capital Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional investment group is seeking a Senior Finance Leader to oversee Group-level financial planning and performance analysis. This role focuses on driving financial transformation and digitalisation, with responsibilities including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision support. The ideal candidate should have 10–12 years of experience in finance roles and be fluent in Arabic.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of experience in FP&A, IR, or related senior finance roles.
• Background in diversified groups or investment holding companies preferred.
• Arabic fluency is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of Group-wide budgeting and forecasting.
• Champion digitalisation and innovation initiatives in FP&A.
• Prepare financial analysis and performance reports for leadership.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Leadership Skills

Stakeholder Management

Digital Transformation

Commercial Awareness

Education

Chartered Accountant

CFA and/or MBA

Job description

Introduction:

We are working with a prominent, regionally diversified investment group that is seeking to appoint a Senior Finance Leader to oversee Group-level financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision support. This is a high-impact role, reporting to the Group CFO, focused on driving financial transformation, digitalisation, and long-term value creation across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring deep FP&A expertise, strong commercial insight, and a passion for enabling smarter, faster business decisions through analytics and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Champion digitalisation and innovation initiatives across the FP&A function, leveraging tools such as AI, automation, and business intelligence platforms.
• Prepare and present insightful financial analysis, executive dashboards, and performance reports to senior leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate closely with business units and subsidiaries to consolidate budgets, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Evaluate investment opportunities with a critical and commercial lens; challenge and validate proposals from investment teams.
• Establish and continuously improve FP&A processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to drive efficiency and value-added insights.
• Actively support cash flow management and scenario analysis to assess the impact of business initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, providing mentorship, clear direction, and development opportunities.
• Represent the finance function on internal committees and cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide strategic input into corporate decision-making and risk mitigation efforts.
• Maintain strong awareness of how operating businesses function, enabling tailored and actionable financial guidance.
• Lead the preparation of Board/Committee materials and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and proactive financial stewardship.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant; CFA and/or MBA from a globally accredited institution is highly desirable
• 10–12+ years’ progressive experience in FP&A, IR, or related senior finance roles
• Background in diversified groups or investment holding companies, preferably in the GCC
• Strong leadership skills, commercial mindset, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to drive financial transformation and digitalisation initiatives
• Arabic fluency is a MUST