Manager, Business Finance - WBG

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Finance professional to own the end-to-end Cost Allocation process for the group, oversee monthly cost reporting, and deliver detailed variance analysis for enablement functions and business units.

You will lead a team, train juniors, ensure compliance with policies, identify risks and opportunities, and drive continuous improvement in cost management and budgeting across the bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Professional qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA) or master’s level qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and on-the-job training for junior colleagues to achieve team objectives and complete tasks efficiently.
• Promote the organization’s values and ethics within the team and wider organization to support a value-driven culture.
• Monitor cost allocation financial performance versus budget and report variances to management.
• Identify risks and opportunities and advise management on measures to facilitate decision making.
• Provide inputs and implement policies, systems and procedures for the assigned team to ensure compliance and quality service.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems and processes for cost reduction.
• Prepare sectional statements and reports timely and accurately to meet business and department requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end Cost Allocation process for the group.

Skills

Cost management

Variance analysis

Cost allocation

MI reporting

Budgeting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CA/ACCA or master’s level qualification

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in discharging duties related to cost management of the enablement functions and business units Provide monthly financial reports to Support Divisions with detailed variance analysis and focus on cost analysis etc Owner of the end-to-end Cost Allocation process for the Group

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement Of team objectives and completion Of tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Promote the organization s core values and ethics in all activities Within the team amp wider organization to support the establishment Of a value driven culture Within the bank
• Monitor amp overview Cost Allocation financial performance Of a given area Of activity versus budget and ensure all activities are carried out in line With the approved guidelines while reporting on any variances to management
• Identify risks amp opportunities amp advise management on measures to facilitate further decision making
• Provide inputs and implement policies systems and procedures for the assigned team so that all relevant procedural legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality amp cost-effective service
• participate in the identification Of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability Of systems processes and practices considering global standards productivity improvement and cost reduction
• prepare sectional statements and reports timely and accurately to meet Business and or department requirements policies and quality standards
• TO Manage the end-to-end Cost Allocation process for the group

Job Specific Accountabilities

• KPIS Month End Reporting and Cost Allocations
• Manage the month end Cost Allocation Process for FAB UAE Enablement functions
• Preparation and development of the monthly MI reports for the enablement functions cost allocations and handle reporting issues for the same
• Provide analysis of re Enablement functions cost allocations actuals etc to relevant stakeholders as well as identifying actions for corrective measures
• Implementing various reports at the request of stakeholders
• Analysis of the cost allocation charges and providing adjustments where necessary
• Assist in the Budget process for enablement functions cost allocations and in setting up the budget templates

Minimum Qualification

• Must have bachelor's degree.
• Required: Professional qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA etc.) or master's level qualification.

Minimum Experience

• years' relevant experience in the banking sector with at least IO years in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in the Finance function.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and motivate a team of Finance professionals.
• Experience in leading a team and working with senior/ management stakeholders on a daily basis.
• Ability to respond to and resolve issues & needs within team as well as business stakeholders.
• Must be detail-oriented but not lose sight of the 'big picture'.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure while delivering high quality results is crucial