Data Analytics Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Our client is a leading, fast-growing organization in the GCC, recognized for its commitment to financial excellence, governance, and sustainable growth. As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking a highly experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis initiatives, drive strategic business insights, and support senior management in achieving organizational objectives.

The FP&A Manager will lead the financial planning and analysis function, providing critical insights to support strategic decision-making, business performance monitoring, and growth initiatives. The role requires a highly analytical, strategic, and business-oriented professional who can manage a team, collaborate across departments, and influence senior leadership with actionable financial insights.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in multi-entity organizations, high-volume financial operations, and strategic planning, who can combine technical financial expertise with business acumen.

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with corporate strategy.
• Monitor and analyze business performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis, insights, and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support investment decisions, expansions, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Partner with business units to translate operational plans into financial targets, KPIs, and actionable insights.

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports on financial performance, trends, and KPIs to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions, including capital allocation, project feasibility, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Conduct profitability, margin, and cost analyses to identify opportunities for business improvement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of FP&A professionals to ensure high-quality output, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with finance, operations, and business unit leaders to ensure alignment on financial planning, reporting, and strategic objectives.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation, process standardization, and best practices in FP&A.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and statutory regulations.
• Support internal and external audits, providing accurate and timely financial information.
• Maintain data integrity, accuracy, and transparency across financial reporting and analysis processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CFA, CPA, ACCA) preferred.
• Minimum 8–12 years of FP&A, finance, or corporate finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or team lead role.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior management and collaborate across functions.
• Proven ability to lead a team, drive process improvements, and implement finance best practices.

• Lead a high-impact finance function in a prestigious GCC organization.
• Work on strategic initiatives, cross‑functional projects, and business planning at a senior level.
• Opportunity for professional growth, leadership development, and strategic exposure.
• Contribute directly to organizational success, financial performance, and long‑term growth.