Strategic Finance Partner - Budgets & Forecasts

AimGulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Airports is seeking a seasoned Corporate Services finance professional in Dubai to partner with business units on budgeting, governance, and cost control. The role emphasizes OPEX and CAPEX budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, with a strong focus on governance and process improvement.

Required 5–7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting, and preferably CA/ACCA/CMA certification.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years total experience with 3–5 years in finance and business partnering.
• Experience in government, aviation, or large complex organizations preferred.
• Proven ability to analyse costs, forecast variances and present insights.

Responsibilities

• You’ll act as focal point between Finance and assigned business areas and partner with business units on financial matters, resolve queries, improve processes, and support budget releases and multi-year purchase orders in line with governance requirements.
• You’ll support in the development and review of annual cost budgets (OPEX & CAPEX), prepare budget packs for leadership review, and analyze variances and drivers to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• You’ll develop and review monthly and quarterly cost forecasts, explain variances against budget, and coordinate required corrective actions.
• You’ll provide reliable OPEX and CAPEX budget reports, with clear commentary and insights for senior management.
• You’ll monitor spending against budgets, flag financial risks, support corrective action and forecast updates, and strengthen budget transfer controls.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Finance

Budget management

Forecasting methodologies

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA/ACCA/CMA certification preferred

Job description

Dubai Airports is seeking a seasoned Corporate Services finance professional in Dubai to partner with business units on budgeting, governance, and cost control. The role emphasizes OPEX and CAPEX budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, with a strong focus on governance and process improvement.

Required 5–7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting, and preferably CA/ACCA/CMA certification.