Head of Financial Planning Analysis

Mindfield Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Middle East is seeking a Head of FP&A based in Dubai. This transformative role will elevate financial planning, providing strategic insights for decision-making across 30+ entities. Ideal candidates will have deep experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence at the executive level.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of progressive experience in finance, particularly in Group FP&A or Commercial Finance.
• Strong industry experience in FMCG, manufacturing, trading, or industrial sectors.
• Ability to convey financial insights clearly to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of financial planning and performance management capabilities.
• Serve as strategic finance partner to the Group CFO with forecasts and analytics.
• Drive data-led pricing, margin optimization, and cost control.

Skills

Strategic Finance

Data-Driven Decision Making

Commercial Acumen

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Hyperion

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Our Client:

A regional powerhouse operating across 30+ entities in the Middle East, with a diversified portfolio spanning FMCG, manufacturing, trading, and industrial goods. The organization is poised for a strategic shift in how financial insights drive performance, growth, and capital allocation.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Group CFO and based in Dubai, the Head of FP&A will lead a transformation of the group’s financial planning and performance management capabilities. This role will elevate FP&A from a traditional reporting function to a dynamic, insight-led decision engine. The successful candidate will architect and lead robust forecasting frameworks, strategic analytics, and commercial finance initiatives across a complex multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the strategic finance partner to the Group CFO, delivering rolling forecasts, ROI models, and board-level analytics.
• Build and implement a group-wide FP&A framework with harmonized dashboards, KPIs, and reporting systems.
• Drive data-led pricing, margin optimization, cost control, and capex strategy across business units.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of FP&A analysts, fostering commercial acumen and decision support capabilities.
• Translate financial complexity into actionable business insights that shape executive decisions.
• Standardize and enhance financial planning processes across 30+ business entities in the region.

Your Profile:

• 18+ years of progressive experience in finance, with recent leadership roles in Group FP&A or Commercial Finance.
• Strong industry experience across FMCG, manufacturing, trading, or industrial sectors.
• Fluency in enterprise systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Hyperion, and advanced analytical tools including Power BI and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial insights with clarity and conviction at board and senior leadership levels.
• Based in Dubai or open to relocation; regional exposure across GCC/MENA is a strong advantage.
• Strategic, structured, and resilient — with a commitment to building a high-impact FP&A function that drives real business outcomes.

Next Steps:

Upload your resume via our ATS platform and ensure all form details are complete. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5–7 working days for a more detailed discussion about the role. Please note, due to high application volumes, we will only respond to shortlisted profiles.