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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager
Posted 6 days ago
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About the Role:
Our client is a leading insurance company who is looking for an experienced FP&A Manager.
To manage and deliver financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities that support strategic decision-making across the organisation. The role provides robust financial insights, ensures accuracy and integrity of financial data, and partners with business units to enhance performance, optimise profitability, and support long-term business planning in line with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
This role is open to Emirati Nationals only
Key Responsibilities:
Leads the delivery of FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, ensuring the provision of accurate, timely, and insightful financial information. Acts as a key business partner to finance leadership and operational teams, supporting strategic planning, financial governance, and continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans aligned with business strategy.
- Support strategic planning processes through scenario modelling and financial impact analysis.
- Provide forward-looking financial insights to guide decision-making and business growth initiatives.
Performance Management & Analysis
- Analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance against budget and forecasts.
- Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify key drivers and trends impacting performance.
- Monitor KPIs and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial and operational outcomes.
Reporting & Business Partnering
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Partner with business units to provide financial modelling, cost analysis, and profitability insights.
- Support decision-making through clear and concise financial reporting and analysis.
Financial Governance & Compliance
- Support the preparation of financial statements in line with IFRS (including IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 requirements).
- Contribute to regulatory reporting, including XBRL submissions and insurance authority filings.
- Ensure compliance with VAT regulations, including return submissions, payments, and audit coordination.
- Manage reconciliations and ensure accuracy across financial systems (e.g., RMS and Premia).
Systems, Data & Process Improvement
- Improve financial reporting processes and enhance data quality, accuracy, and automation.
- Utilise financial systems, ERP platforms, and BI tools to enhance reporting and insights.
- Support implementation of process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation.
Stakeholder Management & Team Support
- Collaborate with accounting and finance teams during month-end and year-end close processes.
- Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance.
- Build strong working relationships across finance and business functions to achieve organisational objectives.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Support strategic initiatives, investment evaluations, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting frameworks, and analytical capabilities.
- Contribute to finance transformation and data-driven decision-making initiatives.
- Other duties as reasonably expected.
Qualification and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certification (CFA, ACCA, CA, or CMA) required or in progress.
- Minimum of 4 plus years' experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting.
- Experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering within a regulated environment preferred.
- Exposure to IFRS standards and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial planning systems.
- Knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and data analytics techniques.
- Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
- High attention to detail with strong governance and compliance awareness.
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Chief Financial Officer
Posted 13 days ago
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This is a pivotal executive leadership role fundamental to the organisations financial resilience, regulatory integrity and long-term strategic direction. Our client is a leading Dubai-based life, investment and medical insurance provider operating within a highly regulated financial services environment. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) holds comprehensive accountability for finance, investments, legal, compliance and corporate governance functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO acts as a key strategic partner to the Board and its committees, including finance, audit, investment and governance, ensuring robust financial stewardship, capital optimisation and disciplined risk management. The role is responsible for shaping and executing financial strategy, overseeing investment portfolios, leading AML and regulatory compliance frameworks, and maintaining best-in-class governance and company secretarial standards. This is a strategically influential position requiring strong leadership capability, regulatory depth and the ability to provide forward-looking commercial insight that directly supports sustainable growth.
Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Management
- Develop and implement the companys financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and cost control frameworks
- Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements and management accounts
- Ensure adherence to international financial reporting standards and regulatory guidelines
Investment Oversight
- Manage and optimise the companys investment portfolio in line with risk-return objectives
- Monitor liquidity, funding requirements, and cash flow forecasts
- Evaluate investment opportunities and prepare financial models and projections
- Ensure compliance with board-approved investment policies and external regulations
Corporate Governance & Board Support
- Act as Company Secretary and governance lead, ensuring effective board and committee processes
- Prepare board packs, attend board and subcommittee meetings, and provide strategic insight
- Lead agenda preparation, documentation, and statutory reporting requirements
- Serve as primary liaison for all board-related governance matters
Legal, Compliance & AML
- Oversee compliance with all applicable laws, including Anti-Money Laundering and financial crime prevention
- Ensure timely identification and escalation of legal risks or non-compliance issues
- Lead internal audits and liaise with external legal and regulatory bodies as required
- Design and implement AML training and monitoring systems across the organisation
Enterprise Risk Management
- Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide risk framework
- Define risk appetite, governance structures, and control systems across business units
- Monitor risk indicators, conduct risk reviews, and report findings to executive leadership
- Integrate risk considerations into all financial, operational, and investment decisions
Administrative & Support Services
- Oversee administration, procurement, and corporate service functions to ensure operational efficiency
- Implement administrative policies that support business continuity and cost effectiveness
- Ensure adequate infrastructure and systems are in place to support core business activities
- Align support functions with overall business strategy and compliance standards
Candidate Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Finance or a related discipline
- Certified Accountant from an internationally recognised body (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA)
- MBA in Finance (preferred but not mandatory)
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in finance
- At least 5 plus years in a senior leadership position within the financial services industry
- Experience in the Life/Investment and medical sectors
- Proven track record of working with executive committees and contributing at board level
- IFRS 17 reporting
- Working closely with regulators in home country
- Working with rating agencies to secure/improve the company raying.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Strong strategic planning and financial execution capability
- Deep expertise in risk management, budgeting, and investment governance
- Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills
- High financial acumen with robust analytical and presentation skills
- Strong command of corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
Languages:
- Fluent English
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