Team Leader, Financial Planning (UAE National)

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Masdar, a leader in renewable energy, seeks a Financial Planning Analyst to manage reporting and analysis for stakeholders. The role includes defining reporting requirements, preparing management reports, and contributing to budgeting processes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, strong communication skills, and proficiency in financial reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field required.
• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate information.
• Deliver monthly flash reports and executive reports by deadlines.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and business planning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Reporting

ERP Systems

IFRS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Accounting Processes

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Company Description

Masdar is the UAE's clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind globally, advancing renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar operates in over 40 countries, helping them achieve clean energy goals and sustainable development. It is jointly owned by ADNOC, Mubadala, and TAQA, targeting a renewable energy capacity of at least 100 GW by 2030 and a green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes annually.

Job Description

Support in managing and preparing:

1. Group management reports for internal and external stakeholders, including executives, the Board, and shareholders.
2. Group financial forecasts, budgets, business plans, and performance scorecards.
3. Other ad-hoc management reports as needed.

Analyze financial performance reports, providing insights, key drivers, and recommendations to optimize financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement reporting requirements with the GL team, ensuring timely and accurate information capture.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of financial data received from management accountants.
• Identify and explain significant variances.
• Assist in preparing and issuing management reports aligned with stakeholder needs.
• Deliver monthly flash reports, executive reports, and internal scorecards by specified deadlines.
• Provide commentary on financial performance, highlighting key drivers and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement reporting template changes and communicate these to relevant teams.
• Coordinate with procurement for ICV exercises and ensure scorecard metrics align with corporate standards.
• Conduct review meetings with functional heads to discuss performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and business planning, including timetable preparation, stakeholder coordination, and budget review.
• Participate in quarterly re-forecasting and ad-hoc forecast requests.
• Prepare monthly Devex reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in accounting/finance or related field.
• Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA) is an asset.

Experience

• 4-6 years in financial planning and reporting.
• Experience in group financial planning in large multinational companies is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, IFRS, and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of accounting processes, internal controls, and auditing standards.

Additional Information

Masdar is a leading renewable energy and green hydrogen company, with projects across six continents and investments exceeding US$30 billion. It unites the UAE's key energy companies to pioneer clean energy projects, promoting innovation and delivering commercially viable solutions in renewables and green hydrogen.