Regional FP&A & Indirect Costs Partner

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading QSR operator in the UAE seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost management across multiple brands. The role includes driving cost efficiency, providing strategic insights, and partnering with corporate functions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field, 4-7 years of experience in commercial finance, and strong analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity to influence executive decision-making and contribute to a dynamic, growing finance function.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or commercial finance, ideally in QSR, FMCG, retail, or multi-country operations.
• Strong understanding of indirect cost drivers and cost control methodologies.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for indirect costs across a multi-brand QSR platform.
• Develop and maintain driver-based models to track overhead trends.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and dashboards.
• Act as a finance business partner to corporate functions for cost-conscious decision-making.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau)

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

CA / CPA / CIMA / MBA preferred

Job description

A leading QSR operator in the UAE seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost management across multiple brands. The role includes driving cost efficiency, providing strategic insights, and partnering with corporate functions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field, 4-7 years of experience in commercial finance, and strong analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity to influence executive decision-making and contribute to a dynamic, growing finance function.