Manager - Finance (Oasis Malls)

Landmark Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Group is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for Oasis Malls across multiple territories. The role involves coordinating with Operations and Country Finance teams, preparing P&L statements, and delivering MIS reports to senior management.

The ideal candidate holds a Chartered Accountant qualification, with 6–8 years in FP&A within retail or shopping malls, and a track record of delivering data-driven insights to support

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A, budgeting and forecasting.
• Chartered accountant qualification or equivalent is required.
• MBA in Finance or Commerce degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and year-to-date P&L statements for Oasis Malls across three countries with variance analysis.
• Prepare full-year financial estimates in coordination with Operations and Country Finance teams.
• Prepare and circulate MIS reports (e.g., revenue analysis, receivables at risk) and discuss findings with senior management.
• Own and manage the annual budgeting process with standardized templates and data accuracy.
• Prepare three-year P&L forecasts for Oasis Malls and assist with feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with Oman, Bahrain Finance teams and territory teams for data flow and variance reviews.
• Review tenant approvals and budget adherence, and validate payment schedules for UAE.
• Maintain master tenant database across territories and prepare ageing analyses and legal updates monthly.
• Identify financial risks and cost optimization opportunities for senior management.
• Prepare BEP, revenue per square foot, and cost per square foot metrics to support executive decisions.

Skills

FP&A

Education

Chartered accountant

Bachelors in Commerce / MBA in Finance

Job description

• Prepare monthly and year-to-date (YTD) Profit & Loss statements for all Oasis Malls across three countries, including detailed variance analysis, and present insights to the management team.
• Prepare full-year financial estimates in coordination with Operations and Country Finance teams, aligned with monthly P&L reporting.
• Prepare and circulate standard Management Information System (MIS) reports (e.g., revenue analysis, receivables at risk) on a timely basis and discuss findings with senior management.
• Submit monthly MIS reports to the Family Office within defined timelines.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Own and manage the annual budgeting process, including development of standardized templates, ensuring data accuracy, stakeholder alignment, and timely completion.
• Prepare and periodically refresh three-year P&L forecasts for all Oasis Malls.
• Support preparation of financial feasibility studies for Oasis Malls as and when required.

Stakeholder & Cross-Country Coordination

• Liaise with Oman and Bahrain Finance teams to review and discuss monthly revenue and cost variances.
• Coordinate with territory teams to ensure seamless data flow and accuracy of financial information submitted to the Oasis management/corporate finance team.
• Review tenant approvals and validate financial details, including budget assumptions, across all territories.
• Review renewal proposals, ensure adherence to approved budgets, and verify payment schedules for the UAE prior to management approval.
• Maintain and own the master tenant database across all territories, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information.
• Prepare and present ageing analysis and legal case updates on a monthly basis, ensuring follow-up and timely action on management decisions.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and cost optimization initiatives, and proactively discuss recommendations with senior management.
• Prepare key financial metrics such as Break-Even Point (BEP), revenue per square foot, and cost per square foot, and provide strategic insights to support executive decision-making.
• Support the Business Head / Finance Head in preparation of Board meeting presentations and related financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Chartered accountant
• Bachelors in Commerce / MBA in Finance preferred
• Should have 6 to 8 years relevant experience in FP&A ideally in a retail / shopping malls environment

About Us

Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.

Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.

We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.