Manager - Upstream Financial Planning

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Dubai seeks a Manager for Upstream Financial Planning to lead consolidated budgets, five-year plans, and performance reporting across the upstream portfolio. You will collaborate with Group Finance and Investment to drive standardized processes and robust financial controls.

The role requires 10+ years in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance evaluation, with strong Excel, ERP, and SAP/BPC expertise.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a Bachelor 's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline and have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience handling consolidated budgets, complex financial information, and multi-entity planning activities is particularly relevant.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required, along with practical knowledge of ERP and budgeting systems such as SAP and BPC.
• Good command of English and Arabic is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop, align, implement, and monitor consolidated upstream financial plans and budgets in coordination with Planning and Performance teams and the Group Finance and Investment Directorate.
• Support implementation of standardized financial planning, budgeting, reporting, accounting procedures, systems, and controls across the business line and Group Companies.
• Coordinate development of consolidated five-year business plans and ensure financial assumptions support strategic and operational objectives.
• Review Group Company budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and management information reports for accuracy, consistency, and financial robustness.
• Advise operating companies on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, management reporting, and related finance requirements.
• Support preparation and review of business assumptions covering finance, production, human capital, HSE, and other operational activities.
• Prepare and review BPC reports covering budget versus actual performance, budget utilization, consolidated financial results, and planning information.
• Conduct detailed financial and budget variance analysis to identify material deviations and recommend corrective measures.
• Assess Group Company budget and financial plan submissions and communicate findings, risks, and required adjustments.
• Support capital project planning and financial activities associated with obtaining project approvals.
• Consolidate and analyse monthly upstream performance reports and provide key financial highlights to Upstream and Group Finance and Investment management.
• Build complex financial models and prepare ad-hoc analyses in response to management requirements.
• Review financial policies, procedures, systems, and agreements for consistency with approved financial arrangements and accounting principles.
• Provide specialist financial support during internal and external audits and coordinate with Internal Controls on compliance requirements.
• Support implementation of financial control frameworks across Group Companies in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and internal requirements.
• Prepare financial planning and budgeting reports for management, shareholders, auditors, and other authorized stakeholders.
• Provide input for Upstream headquarters budgets and support implementation of approved budgets and work plans.
• Investigate significant financial and cost variances to improve expenditure control and performance management.
• Supervise assigned activities, coordinate priorities, and develop staff capabilities in financial planning and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial planning tools, reporting processes, controls, and analytical techniques.
• Maintain compliance with relevant HSE, sustainability, governance, and ADNOC requirements.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Annual budgeting and forecasting

Five-year financial planning

Budget consolidation

Management information reporting

Budget versus actual analysis

Financial variance analysis

Cost analysis

Financial performance evaluation

Capital project financial planning

Financial modelling

BPC reporting

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Accounting principles

Internal financial controls

Audit support

Financial governance

Upstream financial analysis

Multi-company financial consolidation

Budget utilization reporting

Financial risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

BPC

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Manager - Upstream Financial Planning
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Financial Planning-Advising
• Experience: Minimum 10 years
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Financial Planning-Advising
Salary: 35000-50000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

This position provides financial planning and management information expertise across ADNOC 's upstream business. It connects Group Finance and Investment requirements with operating company budgets, forecasts, business plans, capital projects, and financial performance reporting. Through rigorous analysis of assumptions, expenditure, variances, and consolidated results, the role helps management improve resource allocation, financial control, and long-term planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, align, implement, and monitor consolidated upstream financial plans and budgets in coordination with Planning and Performance teams and the Group Finance and Investment Directorate.
• Support implementation of standardized financial planning, budgeting, reporting, accounting procedures, systems, and controls across the business line and Group Companies.
• Coordinate development of consolidated five-year business plans and ensure financial assumptions support strategic and operational objectives.
• Review Group Company budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and management information reports for accuracy, consistency, and financial robustness.
• Advise operating companies on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, management reporting, and related finance requirements.
• Support preparation and review of business assumptions covering finance, production, human capital, HSE, and other operational activities.
• Prepare and review BPC reports covering budget versus actual performance, budget utilization, consolidated financial results, and planning information.
• Conduct detailed financial and budget variance analysis to identify material deviations and recommend corrective measures.
• Assess Group Company budget and financial plan submissions and communicate findings, risks, and required adjustments.
• Support capital project planning and financial activities associated with obtaining project approvals.
• Consolidate and analyse monthly upstream performance reports and provide key financial highlights to Upstream and Group Finance and Investment management.
• Build complex financial models and prepare ad-hoc analyses in response to management requirements.
• Review financial policies, procedures, systems, and agreements for consistency with approved financial arrangements and accounting principles.
• Provide specialist financial support during internal and external audits and coordinate with Internal Controls on compliance requirements.
• Support implementation of financial control frameworks across Group Companies in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and internal requirements.
• Prepare financial planning and budgeting reports for management, shareholders, auditors, and other authorized stakeholders.
• Provide input for Upstream headquarters budgets and support implementation of approved budgets and work plans.
• Investigate significant financial and cost variances to improve expenditure control and performance management.
• Supervise assigned activities, coordinate priorities, and develop staff capabilities in financial planning and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial planning tools, reporting processes, controls, and analytical techniques.
• Maintain compliance with relevant HSE, sustainability, governance, and ADNOC requirements.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a Bachelor 's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline and have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience. The position requires substantial experience in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, cost analysis, management reporting, and financial performance evaluation. Experience handling consolidated budgets, complex financial information, and multi-entity planning activities is particularly relevant. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required, along with practical knowledge of ERP and budgeting systems such as SAP and BPC. Good command of English and Arabic is expected. The ideal candidate can evaluate complex financial submissions, challenge planning assumptions, interpret significant variances, develop management-level financial models, and communicate effectively with CFOs, finance teams, internal control functions, auditors, and senior stakeholders.

Skills Set

• Financial planning and analysis
• Annual budgeting and forecasting
• Five-year financial planning
• Business plan development
• Budget consolidation
• Management information reporting
• Budget versus actual analysis
• Financial variance analysis
• Cost analysis
• Financial performance evaluation
• Capital project financial planning
• Financial modelling
• BPC reporting
• SAP
• ERP systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Accounting principles
• Internal financial controls
• Audit support
• Financial governance
• Upstream financial analysis
• Multi-company financial consolidation
• Budget utilization reporting
• Financial risk assessment

Why Join Us

This Dubai-based opportunity provides exposure to high-value financial planning and performance management within a complex upstream Oil and Energy environment. The position offers experienced finance professionals the opportunity to work across operating companies, capital programs, consolidated budgets, and long-range business plans while engaging with senior financial stakeholders.

The scale and stability of the energy sector also provide a strong platform for continued professional growth in financial planning, reporting, and corporate finance leadership.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is an integrated energy organization with activities spanning exploration and production, drilling, processing, logistics, refining, petrochemicals, and related energy operations. Its upstream businesses manage strategically important oil and gas assets and major investment programs, creating a sophisticated environment for finance professionals responsible for planning, performance analysis, financial governance, and disciplined capital allocation.