66 Business Planning jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Overview

The Visa Commercial Solutions (VCS) team is a worldclass commercial organization experiencing high doubledigit growth as we expand into new payment flows and continue to grow our core card solutions. VCS works closely with Financial Institutions and Fintechs to bring payment solutions and associated services that meet the needs of Small Businesses Growth Corporates Large Enterprises MultiNationals and Governments around the world.

Job Description: This is a new position in the CEMEA VCS BPO team to provide support on all internal and external initiatives. This role will help drive the VCS strategy execution and sales operations for VCS function in CEMEA. The role will collaborate with key members of the CEMEA VCS Leadership and extended team and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be proactive have a strong analytical mindset and be structured and detail oriented capable of thriving in a fastpaced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Operations Support:

• Support VCS gotomarket initiatives that drive overall function growth
• Scan market trends and provide insights on impact to our VCS strategy and key initiatives. Extract Visa data points from internal Visa data sources such as GBI and OpCerts and analyze to identify relevant insights
• Track sales pipeline and Sale targets in sales tools such as Microsoft Dynamics against the targets. Share regular executive updates with VCS LT and relevant stakeholders
• Support in Sales Incentive Plans tracking for sales and account management teams
• Support the leadership team on ad hoc projects and track open issues to closure to improve VCS performance. Support assignments as needed such as employee rewards programs and update of functional org charts and mailing lists
• Driving the execution of the annual Global Client Engagement Survey (GCES) to capture client feedback and coordinate corrective actions
• Support in coordinating business decisions around investments expense control and business optimization

Meetings and Events:

• Manage calendar of weekly VCS leadership team meetings including setting proposing agenda scheduling meetings and booking conference rooms
• Coordinate and create materials for key cadences such as regional and global MBRs QBRs Allstaffs Global and CEMEA LT sessions and client councils and forums
• Plan coordinate and fully execute logistics for team and leadership meetings and events. Organize key staff events such as All Staff meetings and biannual reviews.
• Coordinate conference and meeting room setups order catering and make logistical arrangements.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with key leaders to ensure timely delivery of their commitments and manage agendas for key meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships with all levels of management employees and outside clients.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications
2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD or PhD)
Preferred Qualifications
3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD)
Minimum of 3 year work experience preferably in a global company
Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in relevant field with strong academic profile
Diversity of thought and experience. Continually seeks new perspectives and feedback takes an inclusive approach and engages diverse points of view
High levels of learningagility with a real interest in the fintech ecosystem and technology and digitalfirst approach
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook)
Excellent problemsolving skills with a strong customercentric mindset. Selfstarter capable of working with minimal supervision
Demonstrated professionalism discretion and experience handling highly confidential information with a focus on adding value and assisting the team
Ability to multitask prioritize work efficiently and maintain strong attention to detail. Excellent judgment in setting priorities and ability to work with strong sense of urgency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information :

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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As a seasoned professional in the aviation industry, you will play a pivotal role in driving business success through strategic planning and performance management.

Our ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. They will be responsible for formulating strategic plans, organizing workshops, conducting impact assessments, and developing key performance indicators (KPIs).

The successful individual will also contribute to the development of corporate performance management systems, monitor organizational performance, and produce reports for senior management. Additionally, they will introduce Balanced Scorecard methodologies and provide guidance on their application.

Excellent team players with experience in business strategy, operations planning, and internal coordination are encouraged to apply.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business strategy or operations planning
• Proven track record of developing and implementing performance management systems
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of business strategy and operations planning principles

Our company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please submit your resume and cover letter to us via email or online application portal.

Join our team of experts who drive business growth and success through innovative strategies. We are looking for a skilled Key Business Strategy Advisor to join our dynamic team.

A successful Key Business Strategy Advisor plays a crucial role in driving business growth, identifying opportunities, and delivering results-driven solutions. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business problems and develop effective solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business strategy, marketing, and sales principles, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a business development or sales role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with CRM tools and software

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. Our dynamic work environment is perfect for those who thrive on challenge and collaboration.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork. If you are passionate about business strategy and growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

This is a leadership position that involves overseeing business strategy, market expansion, and product diversification initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in strategy, business analysis, or program delivery.

The key responsibilities include developing and implementing corporate strategy, building robust financial models to assess commercial opportunities, leading cross-functional project delivery, managing complex initiatives across multiple jurisdictions, presenting strategic insights to senior management, and influencing roadmap prioritization and track delivery through defined KPIs and milestones.

Key Skills:

• Strategic planning and execution
• Financial modeling and commercial analysis
• Cross-functional project delivery
• Market expansion and product diversification
• Senior-level communication and stakeholder management

Requirements:

* 7+ years of experience in strategy, business analysis, or program delivery

* Strong financial modeling and commercial analysis skills

* Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence at senior levels

Benefits:

* Opportunity to shape business strategy and direction

* Collaborative and dynamic work environment

* Chance to develop leadership and management skills

Transform Your Career as a Techno-Functional Lead

As a senior leader in financial planning and consolidation, you will drive technological advancement and operational excellence across the business.

• Manage full cycle of system implementation for Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models, reports, dashboards, and templates within OneStream.
• Provide expertise in OneStream functionalities to ensure adherence to industry best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience implementing EPM systems and at least 2-3 years hands-on experience with OneStream.
• Proven ability to manage system performance, resolve functional and technical issues, and provide continuous user support.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation processes.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a major entity driving innovation in the UAE.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred.
• Proficiency in OneStream technical knowledge and financial accounting systems.

Our company seeks a seasoned Financial Planning and Analysis leader to oversee the review of all month-end reports, providing narratives and insights to explain our performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare regular forecasts for senior management and stakeholders.
• Oversee budget preparation, analyzing and reporting on performance for existing and new projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of senior managerial experience in large/multi-site operations.
• Familiarity with multinational environments.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft office applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

(A) Build Business Momentum Client Product and Other Strategic Initiatives

Collaborate with Coverage and Product Heads in International to build a robust customer franchise; support client activities (including account planning events marketing analytics) and business discussions necessary to deliver targets.

Collaborate with the Product Heads in International and HO locations to ensure that the Bank is able to provide customers with the full suite of FAB product offerings.

Collaborate with key business and functional heads across FAB International and HO to lead the development and implementation of International strategy and other strategic initiatives.

Prepare insights and updates that Head of International provide to Group EXCO and key stakeholders.

Provide communications support to Head of Business Management International: drafting emails reports memos presentations internal and external communications.

(B) Support International Business Management

Drive and manage initiatives cascaded from Head Office and Business Management to International (inclusive of Employee Engagement Client Surveys and Ad-Hoc events).

Contribute to annual budget setting monitor financial performance versus budget monitor projects / initiatives cost / revenue ratio and update Head of BM International on performance gaps with proposals on how to improve performance.

Review the budgets for key strategic projects and change management initiatives for International locations and to ensure budgets are effectively managed and monitored across teams in these locations.

Drive key work streams and leading the agenda with International members and ensuring timely follow-up.

Manage and deliver ad hoc key initiatives related to International. Plan and manage leadership team retreats developing objectives and agenda.

(C) Internal Collaboration & Liaison Lead for International Across Departments

Develop a close working relationship with key stakeholders across International business segments and enablement functions; act as the liaison between Departments on matters related to International strategy change management initiatives projects roll out performance against objectives and to enable effective implementation of the matrix structure.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Business Economics Finance or relevant discipline.
• 8 years of experience in similar capacity preferably with international experience
• Experience working in a matrix organisation structure
• Extensive budgeting forecasting and business planning experience involving interaction with senior management
• Knowledge of the banking sector and FABs products and business strategies

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Emirates Electrical Engineering is a specialized business platform that provides comprehensive turnkey solutions combining development, financing, construction and operation of solar rooftops for commercial and industrial building in the UAE, also a responsive and flexible organization dedicated for the design and construction of turnkey electrical power projects such as High Voltage Substations, Cable Networks and Transmission Lines.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic financial insights and support to drive business performance and decision-making. This includes overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and best estimate processes, while developing and maintaining financial models to assess key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics (KFIs). The role requires a deep understanding of macroeconomic factors to evaluate their impact on the business and the ability to communicate complex financial data through clear, concise business presentations and strategic summaries. By providing detailed explanations of financial models and their economic effects, this position ensures senior leadership can make informed decisions aligning with the company's financial goals and long-term growth strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and manage the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and accurate financial projections.
• Financial Modelling: Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to evaluate business performance, forecast future outcomes, and support decision-making.
• Commercial Modelling: Design and assist in client commercial modelling, building and fine-tuning models related to SPV, ESCO, MEP, and ESaaS businesses.
• KPI/KFI Monitoring: Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial key performance indicators (KFIs), providing insights to drive operational and financial improvements.
• Best Estimate & Analysis: Provide accurate best estimates for financial outcomes, incorporating relevant assumptions and macroeconomic factors to inform business strategy.
• Business Presentations: Prepare and deliver clear, impactful financial presentations to senior leadership, summarising financial performance, trends, and forecasts.
• Strategic Summaries: Prepare strategic financial summaries, offering actionable insights on financial results and the economic impact of business decisions.
• Macroeconomic Analysis: Monitor and analyse macroeconomic trends, assessing their potential impact on business performance and advising on strategic actions.
• Collaboration & Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and senior leadership, to ensure financial models and forecasts are aligned with business needs and objectives.
• Financial Reporting: Provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting performance variances and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance the overall efficiency of the FP&A function. Input and instance of ad hoc reports and analysis case by case
• Develop & Present Business Plans: Based on the collected data, prepare detailed business plans, present them to management for review and approval, and create business presentations focusing on the financial aspects of the plans.
• Conduct Periodic Review & Variance Analysis: Regularly review and update the business plan, performing variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. Prepare and present updated business forecasts in comparison with the original plan.
• Financial Feasibility Studies: Conduct financial feasibility studies for new ventures, providing management with detailed reports and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Monthly Budget vs. Actuals Performance Reviews: Prepare and analyse monthly performance reviews, comparing budgeted figures with actual results for ongoing projects, highlighting variances and suggesting actions for performance improvements.
• Automation of back-office functions in SAP ERP, to PowerBI and management information systems
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CA, CFA, CPA, CMA) is a must
  
  

• Must have a minimum of 7 to 10 years of work experience in Finance. In a similar role, the desired requirement is experience of 3 to 5 years.
  
  

• Must possess organisational communication and time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments quickly.
• Ability to effectively direct and supervise.
• Ability to analyse financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion.
• Experience in using ERP systems (SAP), business intelligence and management reporting systems
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders, clients, suppliers, vendors and site staff
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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