Senior Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment company in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis. You will oversee the budgeting process, conduct financial reporting, and assist in strategic projects. Ideal candidates should have 7-10 years of experience, including managerial roles, along with a relevant degree and accounting certification. The position requires teamwork, analytical skills, and expertise in financial tools like Oracle and Hyperion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience, including 3 in a managerial role.
• Experience with budgeting and financial planning for an investment conglomerate.
• Industry experience in property development, hospitality, entertainment, or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the group-wide budgeting process and business planning.
• Prepare consolidated budgets for senior management review.
• Develop performance reports and dashboards to support decision-making.

Skills

Budgeting skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in commerce from a recognized university

CA/CPA/CMA/CFA or other professional accounting qualification

Tools

Oracle (ERP)

Hyperion (Business Intelligence)

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai’s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.

Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai’s non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 280 billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.

For the Good of Tomorrow

Dubai Holding is looking to hire a Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis reporting to the Director – Planning & Controlling. The role holder will be responsible to manage the Dubai Holding (DH) group-wide budgeting process, periodical forecasts and 5-year business planning process. The role holder will also manage and execute the processes for business analysis, reporting and control activities. In addition, the role holder will also play a pivotal role in preparation of management presentations, financial presentations, capital and operating expenditure analysis, and analysis of other projects requested by senior management.

If you are ready to embark on a dynamic journey where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.

Key Accountabilities:

Budgeting and business planning:

• Responsible for executing the group-wide budgeting and reporting framework, including the annual calendar, tools, and templates.
• Assist in development of five-year financial targets and investment mandates for all DH verticals, in coordination with the Strategy & Value Creation Office portfolio team members, which serve as the foundation for annual budgeting and planning.
• Reviews budget submissions from verticals, challenges assumptions, and provides actionable feedback to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Prepares consolidated budgets and business plans for senior management review and approval.
• Develops, reviews, and updates processes, manuals, policies, procedures, and tools related to budgeting and business planning.

Financial Reporting & Management:

• Prepares and review monthly consolidated and standalone vertical management reports for DH and reviews reporting submissions from each vertical.
• Develops performance review reports and dashboards for the group and individual verticals to support decision-making.
• Provide financial insights and support for strategic initiatives and operational improvements
• Prepares ad-hoc reports as required for specific business or management reviews.
• Designs, maintains, and updates reporting templates to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Monitors business performance against the approved plan on an ongoing basis, identifies potential deviations, and recommends corrective actions to relevant teams and senior management.
• Develops, reviews, and updates policies, procedures, manuals, and tools related to financial reporting and management.

Others:

• Supports implementation and optimization of financial and IT systems, including ERP, Hyperion, Power BI tools, and other efficiency-enhancing tools.
• Leads the implementation of reporting solutions such as Business Intelligence tools, automation bots, and financial models.
• Manages assigned workstreams and delivers on special projects and strategic initiatives as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes and systems.

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of professional experience including 3 years in managerial role.
• Experience with budgeting, financial planning and reporting for an investment conglomerate.
• Industry experience in [e.g., property development and leasing, hospitality, entertainment, investments & financial services, community management, shared services].
• Experience with managing implementation of Oracle (ERP) and Hyperion (Business Intelligence) tool.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Education / Professional Certifications:

• Degree in commerce from a recognised university.
• CA/CPA/CMA/CFA or other recognised professional accounting qualification.

Technical Competencies:

• Business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Strong analytical capabilities combined with a hands-on mentality.
• Team Player with clear focus on decision making.
• Knowledge of financial planning, reporting and accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of application and interpretation of IAS/IFRS and group level consolidation.
• Experience in financial statement analysis.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking - Level 3
• Delivering Excellence - Level 3
• High Performance Teamwork and Cooperation - Level 3

As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.

This job description is not all inclusive. Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.