Manager - Finance (FP&A)

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking an experienced Manager - Finance (FP&A) in Dubai to lead financial planning and analysis for multiple entities. You will own the FP&A function, guiding budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic financial insights for senior leaders.

The role requires 8–12 years in FP&A or strategic finance, with at least five years in leadership. Strong ERP/BI skills (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau) and IFRS knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CFA, ACCA or CMA preferred.
• 8–12 years of FP&A or strategic finance experience.
• At least five years of experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in financial modelling, forecasting, scenario planning and financial analysis.
• Strong command of ERP, reporting/consolidation and BI systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau).
• Understanding of IFRS; cross-border financial reporting; US GAAP knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English; able to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and collaborate across international markets and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A team and set clear priorities.
• Partner with senior finance and business leaders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate investment proposals and prepare business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate budgeting, updates and long‑range planning.
• Oversee consolidation and management reporting across entities.
• Lead period closing and provide clear commentary with performance analysis.
• Serve as a single point of truth for finance executives and the Board.
• Analyse metrics like cost drivers, cash flow and capital to improve efficiency.
• Drive automation/digitization, ERP rollouts and BI enhancements.
• Lead external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Scenario planning

Financial analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics or related

Professional qualification (CPA, CFA, ACCA or CMA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We’re Hiring: Manager - Finance (FP&A)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Permanent | Full-Time | Senior Management Level

About the Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced finance professional to lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), combining team leadership, financial oversight and business partnering.

The role involves full ownership of the FP&A function, including leading planning, analysis and reporting across multiple entities, providing practical and actionable insight to senior decision-makers while developing the finance team’s capabilities. It also requires involvement (and leading where applicable) in financial systems enhancements, automation/digitization and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and guide the FP&A team, setting clear priorities, strengthening capabilities and supporting professional development.
• Partner with senior finance and business leaders, translating financial information into practical recommendations and decision support.
• Evaluate investment proposals, prepare business cases and provide financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate budgeting, budget updates and long-range planning, ensuring assumptions reflect business priorities and changing conditions.
• Oversee financial consolidation and management reporting across entities, maintaining accurate, consistent and timely financial information.
• Lead the period closing and reporting cycle, providing clear commentary and performance analysis in collaboration with relevant teams.
• As the department lead, serve as a single point of truth together with the team members for the financial executives and Board of Directors.
• Analyse financial metrics including cost drivers, cash generation, capital, etc. to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and financial outcomes.
• Strengthen finance processes through automation/digitization, reporting improvements and financial systems optimisation, including ERP rollouts and enhancements to BI tools.
• Lead external audits from the company side, including ensuring financial reporting follows applicable accounting standards and compliance requirements.

Candidate Profile

• A master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• A recognised professional qualification, such as CPA, CFA, ACCA or CMA, is strongly preferred.
• Around 8–12 years of progressive experience in FP&A or strategic finance, preferably within a multinational organisation or a complex, multi-entity business.
• At least five years of experience of leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in financial modelling, forecasting, scenario planning and financial analysis.
• Strong command of ERP, reporting/consolidation and business intelligence systems, such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Power BI and Tableau.
• Thorough understanding of IFRS standards and proven ability to comfortably navigate among them, as well as of cross-border financial reporting requirements. Knowledge of US GAAP would be an advantage.
• Strong commercial judgement, strategic thinking and project management skills, past operational involvement would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, including the ability to explain complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Confidence in managing changing priorities and collaborating across international markets and business functions.

Why This Opportunity?

• Take ownership of financial planning and analysis in a senior management role.
• Influence business decisions through financial insight and collaboration with senior leadership.
• Lead and develop a team while contributing to finance systems and process improvements.
• Work across international operations with a competitive compensation package.

This recruitment process is being managed confidentially. Candidates selected for an initial discussion will be contacted directly.