Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim seeks an experienced Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis in Dubai to lead consolidation of budgets and forecasts, support month-end and group reporting, and deliver performance insights for senior management.

You will drive financial modelling, BI-enabled analytics, and automation initiatives within the Development Business Unit, liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant professional finance experience.
• Relevant academic degree or professional finance certification.
• Previous experience within the real estate industry is considered an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IAS financial reporting standards.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, consolidated reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling and long-term financial planning.
• Practical experience with financial systems such as HFM, Oracle, and SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to analyze large financial and operational datasets.
• Experience using business intelligence tools such as Power BI to generate financial insights.
• Strong financial analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding reporting deadlines.
• Collaborative working style with a commitment to accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate financial plans across annual budgets, forecasts and long-term plans.
• Ensure alignment with project finance submissions and corporate policies.
• Develop standardized planning templates for consistency.
• Coordinate with finance stakeholders to consolidate information on deadlines.
• Support month-end and group-level reporting requirements.
• Prepare IFRS cash flow reporting and related schedules.
• Promote Power BI dashboards for KPI reporting and insights.
• Provide analysis to explain variances and performance movements.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Budget consolidation and financial

Strategic financial planning

Consolidated financial reporting

Education

Relevant academic degree or professional finance certification

Tools

HFM

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis Job Snapshot - Role: Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Real Estate - Function: Financial Analysis-Research-Reporting - Experience: 5 to 8 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an experienced Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis to support consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning within its Development Business Unit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Reporting to the FP&A Director, the role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate consolidation of financial results, budgets, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans in accordance with established financial policies and reporting standards. The successful candidate will oversee consolidated reporting activities, support month-end financial processes, prepare group-level financial submissions, and deliver meaningful financial analysis and performance insights to senior management. The position requires strong financial modelling capabilities, expertise in IFRS and IAS reporting standards, experience with enterprise financial systems, and the ability to analyze complex real estate financial datasets. The Manager will also contribute to reporting automation, business intelligence initiatives, and continuous improvement of financial planning and reporting processes.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Real Estate
• Function: Financial Analysis-Research-Reporting
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Consolidation

• Manage the consolidation of financial plans covering annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long-term strategic plans for the Development Business Unit.
• Ensure consolidated financial plans are aligned with relevant project finance submissions.
• Prepare and circulate standardized financial planning templates to support consistent information collection.
• Review financial planning submissions for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Coordinate with relevant finance stakeholders to consolidate financial information within established deadlines.
• Support the development of reliable financial planning processes aligned with corporate financial policies.
• Maintain consistency between financial plans, supporting assumptions, and project-level information.
• Provide consolidated financial information to support management planning and decision-making.

Month-End Financial Reporting

• Support month-end financial reporting activities across the Development Business Unit.
• Coordinate the preparation of flash reports and management reporting packs.
• Prepare and review HFM entries relating to head office entities.
• Consolidate actual financial results and relevant supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial reporting information is accurate, complete, and delivered within required timelines.
• Review reporting outputs to identify discrepancies and coordinate appropriate corrections.
• Maintain consistency between financial reporting submissions and underlying financial records.
• Support established month-end reporting controls and financial procedures.

Group-Level Financial Reporting

• Prepare and deliver consolidated financial reporting submissions required at Group level.
• Support the preparation of consolidated balance sheet information.
• Prepare IFRS cash flow reporting and related financial schedules.
• Coordinate capital expenditure reporting and capital allocation submissions.
• Review financial information to ensure consistency across reporting deliverables.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for consolidated financial reports.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to obtain information required for Group reporting.
• Ensure timely completion of reporting obligations in accordance with applicable financial standards.

Operational KPI Reporting

• Manage the preparation and delivery of consolidated operational key performance indicator reports.
• Coordinate the monthly validation of operational KPI information within Power BI dashboards.
• Review operational datasets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Analyze financial and non-financial performance indicators to identify relevant business trends.
• Work with stakeholders to investigate and resolve discrepancies in reported KPI information.
• Maintain consistent reporting methodologies across operational performance submissions.
• Support the development of clear and reliable management dashboards.
• Promote the effective use of operational performance information in management reporting.

Financial Analysis and Performance Management

• Analyze actual financial performance against approved budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis to explain significant financial movements and performance differences.
• Evaluate real estate financial datasets to identify business trends and performance insights.
• Support financial modelling activities relating to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Interpret complex financial information and communicate findings in a clear and practical manner.
• Provide analytical support for management reviews and financial planning discussions.
• Identify relevant financial performance issues and highlight areas requiring management attention.
• Ensure financial analysis is supported by accurate and reliable underlying information.

Senior Management Reporting and Presentations

• Prepare high-quality financial presentations for senior management and business leadership.
• Develop management reporting materials that communicate financial performance and key business insights.
• Present budget and forecast variances using relevant financial and operational information.
• Transform complex real estate datasets into clear charts, reports, and visual presentations.
• Use financial analysis to explain performance trends and significant reporting movements.
• Ensure presentations are accurate, consistent, and aligned with approved financial information.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to obtain supporting information for management presentations.
• Maintain professional reporting and presentation standards.

Financial Reporting Standards and Controls

• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and quality of financial information used in consolidated reporting.
• Maintain compliance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS).
• Follow established financial policies, reporting procedures, and internal control requirements.
• Review financial submissions and supporting schedules for reporting inconsistencies.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to support financial reporting accuracy and transparency.
• Identify potential reporting weaknesses and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Promote consistent application of financial reporting standards across relevant activities.
• Support reliable financial governance through accurate and timely reporting.

Business Intelligence and Data Visualization

• Promote the use of Power BI and other data visualization tools for financial and non-financial analysis.
• Support the preparation and validation of financial dashboards and performance reports.
• Analyze large datasets to identify relevant trends, variances, and operational insights.
• Present financial information through clear visual reporting formats.
• Improve the accessibility and interpretation of financial performance information.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to maintain the accuracy of dashboard data.
• Support data-driven reporting practices that enhance management understanding of business performance.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial analysis through business intelligence tools.

Financial Systems and Reporting Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve financial planning, consolidation, and reporting processes.
• Support automation initiatives designed to reduce manual reporting activities.
• Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of financial reporting systems.
• Work with relevant stakeholders on improvements involving HFM, Oracle, SAP, and related financial tools.
• Review reporting workflows to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Support system changes that improve the consistency and reliability of financial information.
• Promote the use of technology to strengthen financial reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting quality.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with the FP&A Director and relevant finance stakeholders to support reporting priorities.
• Coordinate financial planning and reporting information across the Development Business Unit.
• Collaborate with project finance teams to align financial plans and reporting submissions.
• Communicate reporting requirements, deadlines, and information needs clearly to stakeholders.
• Resolve reporting discrepancies through effective coordination with relevant teams.
• Support management requests for financial information and performance analysis.
• Maintain a collaborative approach when managing multiple reporting deliverables.
• Promote timely communication and accountability throughout financial reporting processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5 to 8 years of relevant professional finance experience.
• Relevant academic degree or professional finance certification.
• Previous experience within the real estate industry is considered an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IAS financial reporting standards.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, consolidated reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling and long-term financial planning.
• Practical experience with financial systems such as HFM, Oracle, and SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to analyze large financial and operational datasets.
• Experience using business intelligence tools such as Power BI to generate financial insights.
• Strong financial analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding reporting deadlines.
• Collaborative working style with a commitment to accurate financial reporting.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Financial planning and analysis.
• Budget consolidation and financial forecasting.
• Strategic financial planning and long-term modelling.
• Consolidated financial reporting and management reporting.
• Month-end financial reporting and flash reporting.
• IFRS and IAS accounting and reporting standards.
• Consolidated balance sheet and IFRS cash flow reporting.
• Capital expenditure and capital allocation analysis.
• Financial variance analysis and performance evaluation.
• Real estate financial data analysis.
• Operational KPI reporting and dashboard validation.
• HFM, Oracle, and SAP financial systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• PowerPoint presentation development for senior management.
• Power BI reporting and data visualization.
• Financial data integrity and quality assurance.
• Reporting controls and financial governance.
• Financial systems enhancement and reporting automation.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Time management and ability to handle competing priorities.
• Collaborative working and continuous process improvement.

What We Offer

Majid Al Futtaim is committed to creating great moments, spreading happiness, and delivering memorable experiences for customers and communities. The company offers a friendly and collaborative working environment where employees contribute to shared goals and future business ambitions. Employees have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse workforce guided by the organization 's Leadership Model.

Role Contribution

The Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis plays an important role in supporting the financial management and performance reporting activities of Majid Al Futtaim 's Development Business Unit. Through accurate financial consolidation, effective budgeting and forecasting, comprehensive management reporting, and meaningful financial analysis, the role helps senior leadership understand business performance and make informed financial decisions. The position also contributes to stronger financial controls, improved reporting processes, and the effective use of business intelligence and automation tools.

About Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim is a regional business group focused on creating memorable experiences through its business activities. The organization is committed to creating great moments, promoting a positive working environment, and supporting collaboration across its workforce. Its Development Business Unit provides the business context for this financial planning and analysis position, with a focus on consolidated financial reporting, strategic planning, and performance insights.