Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide, Dubai-based, seeks a Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analytics. You will drive financial governance and provide decision-support to enable growth and profitability.

You will partner with senior leadership, manage ERP budgeting tools (SAP/Oracle), and deliver dashboards and management reports with Power BI or Tableau. Strong Excel skills and IFRS knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 6–8 years experience in FP&A, corporate finance, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience in real estate or project-based environments preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and budgeting tools.
• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, consolidation, and execution of annual budgets and business plans.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes using enterprise planning systems (e.g., EPBCS / Hyperion).
• Partner with senior leadership to prepare project-level cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project cash flows, identify risks, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Provide financial reviews and ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making.
• Review provisions and financial statements in line with IFRS standards.
• Support quarterly and periodic financial reviews and reporting packs.
• Prepare dashboards and management reports highlighting performance, trends, and variances.
• Design and implement financial policies, procedures, and reporting frameworks.
• Maintain governance over budgeting and reporting systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and control processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Job Openings Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

About the job Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Talents Tide is looking for a Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Location: Dubai, UAE
Function: Finance
Reporting To: Executive Director – FP&A, Reporting & Compliance

Role Overview
Talents Tide is supporting one of its clients in hiring a Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and analytical activities. The role will ensure strong financial governance, accurate forecasting, and effective decision support to enable business performance and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the development, consolidation, and execution of annual budgets and business plans
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes using enterprise planning systems (e.g., EPBCS / Hyperion)
• Partner with senior leadership to prepare project-level cash flow forecasts
• Monitor project cash flows, identify risks, and recommend mitigation actions
• Provide financial reviews and ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making
• Review provisions and financial statements in line with IFRS standards
• Support quarterly and periodic financial reviews and reporting packs
• Prepare dashboards and management reports highlighting performance, trends, and variances
• Design and implement financial policies, procedures, and reporting frameworks
• Maintain governance over budgeting and reporting systems
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and control processes

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and reliability of budgets and forecasts
• Timely delivery of financial plans and reports
• Quality of variance analysis and re-forecasting
• Effective budget execution and governance

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
• 6–8 years experience in FP&A, corporate finance, budgeting, and reporting
• Experience in real estate or project-based environments preferred
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and budgeting tools
• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities