Senior Manager - FP&A

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage budgeting and financial planning for a prominent real estate company. The role involves developing annual budgets, monitoring project cash flows, and creating financial forecasts. Candidates should have a strong background in real estate finance, with at least 8 years of experience, and familiarity with tools like Hyperion and Power BI. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Long-term growth potential

Exposure to group-level finance operations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in corporate finance, budgeting and reporting within the real estate sector.
• Deep understanding of real estate accounting, financial modelling, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and finalisation of annual budgets and schedules.
• Monitor and analyse project‑level cash flows, identify risks, and propose cost optimisation measures.
• Develop dashboards and financial forecasts to track ongoing project performance.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial planning and analysis

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

Hyperion

EPBCS

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

This role is responsible for managing all activities related to budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and analysis. The job holder will ensure the effective implementation of budgeting processes, timely reporting, and strategic financial support to key business stakeholders. A strong understanding of real estate finance and hands‑on experience with tools like Hyperion and Power BI are essential.

Client Details

Our client is a locally based titan within the real estate industry.

Description

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the development and finalisation of annual budgets and schedules in EPBCS, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with business strategy
• Consolidate business plans and coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure timely budget execution
• Liaise with senior leadership and Business Development to prepare project‑level cash flows (sales, CAPEX, collections, etc.)
• Monitor and analyse project‑level cash flows, identify risks, and propose cost optimisation measures
• Support in reviewing provisions, legal matters, IFRS 9 workings, international entities, and quarterly reporting submissions
• Assist in the clearance pack and quarterly GRP review in coordination with statutory reporting teams

Reports, Systems and Tools

• Maintain control over Hyperion Budgeting software and ensure budgets are monitored and reported accurately
• Implement and improve financial policies and procedures related to budgeting, MIS, and statutory reporting
• Develop dashboards and financial forecasts to track ongoing project performance
• Create policies and templates for effective financial reporting and control
• Drive continuous improvements across financial planning and reporting systems
• Support internal stakeholders with ad‑hoc financial analysis and data‑driven insights

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in corporate finance, budgeting and reporting within the real estate sector
• Deep understanding of real estate accounting, financial modelling, and regulatory requirements
• Strong experience using Hyperion, EPBCS, and data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, performance‑driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Job Offer

Opportunity to work with one of Dubai's most reputable and established real estate groups. Involvement in strategic and high‑impact financial planning across flagship developments. Exposure to group‑level finance operations with interaction across multiple business functions. A role that blends hands‑on technical work with high‑level strategic analysis. Use of advanced budgeting systems and visualisation tools in a forward‑thinking finance team. Competitive compensation with long‑term potential for growth and leadership.

Skills

Budgeting, financial planning and analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, reporting.