Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Confidential Careers

Dubai

On-site

AED 300,000 - 470,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Senior Financial Planning Analyst based in Dubai to lead FP&A, budgeting and forecasting for hospitality operations. You will partner with hotel leaders and senior management to deliver insights that improve profitability and efficiency across multiple properties.

Requirements include Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and substantial hospitality FP&A experience, with advanced Excel and strong reporting skills.

Qualifications

CA qualification mandatory for this role.
Hospitality industry FP&A experience required.
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
Advanced Excel and financial reporting expertise.

Responsibilities

Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
Provide strategic business insights to senior leadership.
Partner with hospitality operations to drive profitability.
Develop financial models and performance dashboards.
Support audits and governance processes.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Management reporting

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory

MBA / CFA / CMA (advantage)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Financial Planning Analyst is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, business performance analysis, and strategic decision support across hospitality operations. The role will partner closely with operational leaders and senior management to provide meaningful financial insights, drive profitability, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term business growth.

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and hospitality industry experience are mandatory requirements for this position.

1. Principal Accountabilities

1.1 Financial Planning & Budgeting

Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts.
Develop detailed financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Coordinate departmental budget submissions and consolidate financial plans.
Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions when required.

1.2 Forecasting & Financial Analysis

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
Analyze revenue trends, operating expenses, payroll costs, departmental profitability, and key business drivers.
Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.

1.3 Business Partnering

Act as a trusted finance partner to operational and commercial leaders.
Support department heads with financial analysis and performance reviews.
Provide financial guidance on business initiatives, new projects, and investment opportunities.
Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to enhance revenue and control costs.

1.4 Management Reporting

Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis.
Present financial results and business insights to senior management.
Monitor and report on key hospitality metrics including revenue, GOP, EBITDA, occupancy, average spend, and departmental performance.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across the organization.

1.5 Strategic & Commercial Analysis

Conduct feasibility studies, business cases, and investment appraisals.
Support pricing, revenue optimization, and profitability improvement initiatives.
Evaluate ROI and financial impact of strategic projects.
Assist in long-term financial planning and growth strategies.

1.6 Financial Controls & Governance

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
Maintain compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
Support internal and external audit requirements.
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial governance.

1.7 Systems & Process Improvement

Develop and enhance financial planning models and reporting tools.
Drive automation and reporting efficiencies.
Utilize ERP systems and BI tools to analyze financial and operational performance.
Support implementation of financial systems and reporting enhancements.

2. Qualifications & Experience

Education & Professional Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory.
MBA, CFA, CMA, or other professional finance qualifications will be considered an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Finance, or Commercial Finance.
Hospitality industry experience is mandatory, preferably within hotels, resorts, golf clubs, leisure destinations, entertainment venues, or hospitality groups.
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, management reporting, and business partnering.
Experience supporting multiple business units or properties is highly desirable.
Proven track record of delivering financial insights that drive business performance.

3. Knowledge & Skills

Advanced financial planning and forecasting expertise.
Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
In-depth understanding of hospitality financial drivers and KPIs.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.
Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

4. Core Competencies