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The Manager – FP&A will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function across all business segments including Properties, Hospitality, Restaurants, and other verticals. This role is critical to driving strategic financial decisions, supporting business performance, and providing insights through robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, advanced analytical skills, and experience within hospitality, real estate, or F&B environments to support the organization's long-term growth strategy.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Budgeting
- Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units.
- Partner with department and subsidiary heads to consolidate and align budgets.
- Build detailed financial models that support strategic business goals and performance targets.
Forecasting & Analysis
- Develop dynamic financial forecasts and scenario planning models.
- Monitor and report monthly, quarterly, and annual performance against budget.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
Strategic Support
- Evaluate investments, M&A opportunities, and other strategic initiatives through business case analysis.
- Deliver data-driven insights to support the executive team in long-term planning.
Reporting & KPIs
- Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Identify and monitor KPIs across multiple business units.
- Present clear, concise financial insights to drive performance.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Streamline FP&A processes and implement best practices.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with financial standards and policies.
- Utilize ERP and BI tools to automate reporting and improve efficiency.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Master's / MBA / CFA preferred.
- 5–7 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in hospitality, restaurants, or real estate.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of ERP & BI tools (Oracle, SAP, Power BI) preferred.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Strong business partnering mindset with ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership with experience managing and developing teams.
- Preferred: Prior managerial-level experience in hotel or restaurant operations.
Job Type: Full-time
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The FP&A Manager will drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making across the company's Automotive operations in the UAE & KSA. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and cost control. The FP&A Manager will work closely with the Head of Finance, operations, supply chain, and sales teams to align financial strategy with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for automotive operations.
- Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
- Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for leadership.
- Partner with operations, supply chain, sales, and aftersales teams to support financial and business objectives.
- Oversee cost control, including monitoring COGS, spare parts usage, service operations, and inventory variances.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CA/CPA/CFA qualification preferred.
- Minimum 6+ years of FP&A experience (automotive, manufacturing, or retail preferred).
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and cost management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and BI tools, with advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management abilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED20, AED24,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Are you CA qualified ?
Experience:
- Financial Planning & Analysis: 8 years (Required)
- inancial modeling, budgeting, and cost control.: 8 years (Required)
- ERP/BI tools & advanced Excel: 8 years (Required)
- Automotive / Spare Parts: 8 years (Required)
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ADNOC Global Trading LTD
("AGT")
seeks an ambitious, motivated, Manager
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
to join its Finance team in Abu Dhabi.
AGT
Incorporated in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, Abu Dhabi's international financial centre, AGT commenced commercial operations in December 2020. It is owned by ADNOC (65%), Eni (20%) and OMV (15%). Head quartered in Abu Dhabi, it has ambitious plans for global growth. AGT has already established a subsidiary in Singapore which commenced operations this year, and expects to open in Europe and the US in the near future.
AGT's business is focused on the physical trading of crude oil, condensate, liquid feedstock and refined oil products, risk management activities (including hedging), shipping and chartering, storage and management of inventories, the trading of oil related derivatives and other ancilliary activities.
Job Purpose
The FPA Manager will drive the financial performance of the company by providing detailed analysis and reporting on financial results. This includes performance analysis by commodity book, region, and trading office, as well as benchmarking key metrics against competitors and providing insights into market conditions and geopolitical developments. The role supports strategic planning and trading strategies.
Job Specific Accountabilities
- Analyze and report on the company's financial performance, providing actionable insights.
- Deliver the full suite of performance reports to shareholders, the ADNOC Group, AGT management; provide information on an ad-hoc basis as requested.
- Plan and lead benchmarking and marketing related studies on behalf of AGT related to planning & company performance.
- Support strategic planning and trading strategies. Manage and monitor the overall performance of AGT to ensure alignment with ADNOC strategic objectives.
- Work with cross-functional teams, with the international trading offices, and with the trading desks to gather and analyze financial data.
- Ensure effective communication in delivering messages to enable efficient and effective management decision-making. Communicate all Performance Related Issues and lead all Performance Culture Awareness Sessions. Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing.
- Leverage and further develop AI and Digital Technology opportunities to optimize performance analysis and reporting processes and the quality of performance reports.
Generic Accountabilities
Operational Plans
- Manage the implementation of the approved long- and short-term plans and ensure they are effectively converted into performance objectives to realise the Division Objectives and established service levels.
Budgets and Operational Plans
- Monitor expenditure against approved Department budget on a regular basis; investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Develop and implement appropriate Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls, and AGT guidelines in order to support execution of the Division's work programs in line with AGT and International standards.
Performance Management
- Contribute to the development of the Division's KPI's and ensure proper cascade of the Performance objectives within the Department
- Establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure delivery of these objectives and promote a performance driven culture.
- Manage the implementation of the AGT Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with AGT approved guidelines.
People Development
- Develop knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDP's), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Department in coordination with Human Capital to continuously develop employees with an emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.
Organisation Structure and Development
- Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Department that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.
Risk Management
- Contribute and support the establishment of a Corporate Integrated Risk Management System within the Department, while identifying and assessing relevant domain risks and implementing measures to manage and mitigate all identified risks within the Department.
- Communicate corporate business ethics and the Code of Conduct to employees within the Department and ensure compliance to the Corporate Policies and guidelines.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Promote an organisation culture that encourages innovation, enhances employee motivation and supports initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve the Department operations and services
- Recommend improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with relevant standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Department
Reports
- Ensure that all Department progress reports are prepared to provide accurate and timely information to AGT Management to effectively manage the business
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
- Excellent understanding of P&L and Balance sheet in a trading firm.
- Excellent understanding of financial analysis, modelling, statistical analysis.
- Experience in offering strategic insight into trading industry, consumer and competitor trends.
- Clear understanding of trade development issues and demonstrated skills in economic forecasting.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualification
- Master's degree in business administration, Economics, Finance or related fields.
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- 10+ years as a FPA professional
- 5+ years working in the commodities trading business with experience of business strategy and planning, budgeting, corporate goal setting and performance evaluation
- Experience in offering strategic insight into industry, consumer and competitor trends
- Industry knowledge -Specific experience with/understanding of key drivers, economics, and management practices of integrated oil industry
- Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed presentation skills
- Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Power BI, Powerpoint)
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Your Responsibilities
Position Summary
The FP&A Manager – MENA will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and performance management across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer – MENA, this role is responsible for the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with regional leadership, local finance teams, and the global head office to support decision-making and enhance financial visibility across business units.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting, and long-range planning cycles across all MENA entities.
- Prepare scenario modelling, shadow budgets, and financial impact assessments for new territories (e.g., Iraq, Morocco) and strategic initiatives (e.g., Claims Advisory Practice).
- Consolidate and validate submissions from local finance teams and ensure alignment with global FP&A standards and deadlines.
- Monitor budget-to-actual variances and provide commentary and recommendations.
- Commercial Reporting & Insight
- Deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management reporting packs, including P&L, EBITDA, working capital, and productivity metrics.
- Build and maintain KPI dashboards that track revenue trends, cost structures, headcount ratios, broker productivity, and client profitability.
- Analyse financial performance and proactively identify areas for improvement or investment.
- Business Partnering
- Act as the finance partner to regional business leaders across Broking, Operations, HR, Digital, and Compliance.
- Support client-level and segment profitability reviews, pricing discussions, and broker performance metrics.
- Provide analytical support to new initiatives, strategic reviews, and cross-border cost allocation models.
- Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Awareness
- Ensure financial planning and analysis is fully compliant with MENA Regulatory landscape.
- Work closely with Tax, Regulatory Reporting, and Legal to embed governance controls into forecasting and reporting.
- Systems, Tools & Automation
- Utilise enterprise planning platforms for modelling and reporting.
- Develop and maintain advanced Excel models and dashboards to support self-service analytics and reduce manual processes.
- Lead automation of recurring reporting deliverables and contribute to finance digitalisation initiatives.
- Projects & Strategic Initiatives
- Support financial due diligence, market entries, JV assessments, and strategic cost reviews.
- Contribute to finance transformation projects, such as ERP upgrades, reporting rationalisation, and policy harmonisation across the region.
- Participate in cross-functional working groups driving improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.
Qualifications
Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with 5–8 years of relevant FP&A experience.
- Strong background in financial planning, modelling, and performance analysis within insurance, reinsurance, or professional services.
- Proven track record of managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments across international or regional hubs.
- Experience working with MENA markets, ideally with exposure to VAT, WHT, and regional tax compliance.
- Proficiency in Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, SAP BPC, or similar FP&A systems.
Desirable Skills
- Advanced Excel skills including macros, pivot tables, and scenario modelling.
- Knowledge of broking revenue recognition, and IBA/non-IBA accounting treatment.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools.
- Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead complex projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
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At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation and our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism. Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity and Compassion — combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities — are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents, create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.
Job Summary / Main PurposeThe FP&A team leader – Production, works as a Finance business partner for Operations Management & Production function by providing key financial information, tools, analysis and business insights to stakeholders. Responsible for supporting production activity control to meet business and financial objectives. Works with Operations to plan and manage production tasks to improve runtime. Review production plans to identify and report potential risks. It should be in the forefront of developing a robust inventory control technique to avoid shortages & excesses.
Business Operations- Works as a Finance business partner for Operations Management & Production function by providing key financial information, tools, analysis and business insights to stakeholders
- Analyse financial data (e.g., revenue, expenses, profitability) to identify trends, variances (PPV, POV, PUV), and opportunities for improvement.
- Standard unit cost calculation and comparison with actual.
- Plan and monitor material movement in production cycle to ensure continuous operations.
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders
- Identify production cost reduction opportunities and guide operations management towards cost efficiency improvements.
- Monitoring the CAPEX and report.
- Develop process improvements for inventory, manufacturing, and production control systems to meet business objectives.
- Work with materials, manufacturing and purchasing departments in identifying and resolving production planning problems.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and scenario modeling to support decision-making.
- A performance-driven individual, with a sense of urgency, exceptional organizational credibility, and deep understanding of the business.
- Attention to details and good orientation with numbers, high degree of accuracy and precision are essential fitment criteria
- Must be highly oriented with strong accountability & ownership with a mind to accept Changes
- Must possess strong planning and exceptional numerical proficiency to carry on helping our organization in maintaining positive revenue and financial control in Operations & Production function.
- Excellent interpersonal communications with multitasking skill with focus on efficient implementation.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional colleagues for a better outcome of every activity
- Having an analytical mind with strong business and financial acumen to understand the big picture of the future business need
- Adapt at identifying issues, driving to root cause analysis & having strong problem-solving skills
- Very strong Planning and Monitoring Skill coupled with time management
- You are a team player with a proactive approach and enthusiastically manage internal / external stakeholders in good spirit.
- Minimum 3+ years of total experience in Pharmaceutical / large Manufacturing industry having at least +5 years of experience in similar role is essential.
- SAP Experience is a must
- Communication and leadership skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English
- Must be experienced in managing complex and sensitive operational challenges.
- Proven experience in Finance management, auditing and accounting fundamentals.
- Proficiency in MS office management.
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Financial Planning
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The FP&A Manager – MENA will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and performance management across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer – MENA, this role is responsible for the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with regional leadership, local finance teams, and the global head office to support decision-making and enhance financial visibility across business units.
Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting, and long-range planning cycles across all MENA entities.
- Prepare scenario modelling, shadow budgets, and financial impact assessments for new territories (e.g., Iraq, Morocco) and strategic initiatives (e.g., Claims Advisory Practice).
- Consolidate and validate submissions from local finance teams and ensure alignment with global FP&A standards and deadlines.
- Monitor budget-to-actual variances and provide commentary and recommendations.
- Deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management reporting packs, including P&L, EBITDA, working capital, and productivity metrics.
- Build and maintain KPI dashboards that track revenue trends, cost structures, headcount ratios, broker productivity, and client profitability.
- Analyse financial performance and proactively identify areas for improvement or investment.
- Act as the finance partner to regional business leaders across Broking, Operations, HR, Digital, and Compliance.
- Support client-level and segment profitability reviews, pricing discussions, and broker performance metrics.
- Provide analytical support to new initiatives, strategic reviews, and cross-border cost allocation models.
- Ensure financial planning and analysis is fully compliant with MENA Regulatory landscape.
- Work closely with Tax, Regulatory Reporting, and Legal to embed governance controls into forecasting and reporting.
- Utilise enterprise planning platforms for modelling and reporting.
- Develop and maintain advanced Excel models and dashboards to support self-service analytics and reduce manual processes.
- Lead automation of recurring reporting deliverables and contribute to finance digitalisation initiatives.
- Support financial due diligence, market entries, JV assessments, and strategic cost reviews.
- Contribute to finance transformation projects, such as ERP upgrades, reporting rationalisation, and policy harmonisation across the region.
- Participate in cross-functional working groups driving improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with 5–8 years of relevant FP&A experience.
- Strong background in financial planning, modelling, and performance analysis within insurance, reinsurance, or professional services.
- Proven track record of managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments across international or regional hubs.
- Experience working with MENA markets, ideally with exposure to VAT, WHT, and regional tax compliance.
- Proficiency in Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, SAP BPC, or similar FP&A systems.
- Advanced Excel skills including macros, pivot tables, and scenario modelling.
- Knowledge of broking revenue recognition, and IBA / non-IBA accounting treatment.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools.
- Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead complex projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
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Financial Planning
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Location: Middle East / North Africa Dubai Dubai
Work Place: Hybrid
Region: Middle East/North Africa
Job Profile: Lockton - Experienced Professional
Position SummaryThe FP&A Manager MENA will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and performance management across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer MENA this role is responsible for the delivery of budgeting forecasting financial analysis and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with regional leadership local finance teams and the global head office to support decision-making and enhance financial visibility across business units.
Responsibilities- Lead the annual budgeting quarterly reforecasting and long-range planning cycles across all MENA entities.
- Prepare scenario modelling shadow budgets and financial impact assessments for new territories (e.g. Iraq Morocco) and strategic initiatives (e.g. Claims Advisory Practice).
- Consolidate and validate submissions from local finance teams and ensure alignment with global FP&A standards and deadlines.
- Monitor budget-to-actual variances and provide commentary and recommendations.
- Deliver monthly quarterly and ad hoc management reporting packs including P&L EBITDA working capital and productivity metrics.
- Build and maintain KPI dashboards that track revenue trends cost structures headcount ratios broker productivity and client profitability.
- Analyse financial performance and proactively identify areas for improvement or investment.
- Act as the finance partner to regional business leaders across Broking Operations HR Digital and Compliance.
- Support client-level and segment profitability reviews pricing discussions and broker performance metrics.
- Provide analytical support to new initiatives strategic reviews and cross-border cost allocation models.
- Ensure financial planning and analysis is fully compliant with MENA Regulatory landscape.
- Work closely with Tax Regulatory Reporting and Legal to embed governance controls into forecasting and reporting.
- Utilise enterprise planning platforms for modelling and reporting.
- Develop and maintain advanced Excel models and dashboards to support self-service analytics and reduce manual processes.
- Lead automation of recurring reporting deliverables and contribute to finance digitalisation initiatives.
- Support financial due diligence market entries JV assessments and strategic cost reviews.
- Contribute to finance transformation projects such as ERP upgrades, reporting rationalisation and policy harmonisation across the region.
- Participate in cross-functional working groups driving improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.
- Qualified accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA) or equivalent with 5-8 years of relevant FP&A experience.
- Strong background in financial planning modelling and performance analysis within insurance reinsurance or professional services.
- Proven track record of managing multi-entity multi-currency environments across international or regional hubs.
- Experience working with MENA markets ideally with exposure to VAT WHT and regional tax compliance.
- Proficiency in Oracle EPBCS Hyperion SAP BPC or similar FP&A systems.
- Advanced Excel skills including macros pivot tables and scenario modelling.
- Knowledge of broking revenue recognition and IBA/non-IBA accounting treatment.
- Experience with Power BI Tableau or other BI tools.
- Strong presentation communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead complex projects in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
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We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Manager to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making for a real estate development company. The role requires strong financial modeling skills, a deep understanding of real estate finance, and the ability to provide actionable insights to senior management.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for real estate projects and overall company operations.
- Prepare financial models, scenario analysis, and profitability forecasts for new and ongoing development projects.
- Analyze financial performance, track KPIs, and provide variance analysis to support strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with project managers, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Develop dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders.
- Support investment analysis, feasibility studies, and capital allocation decisions for new development projects.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal controls.
- Assist in presentations to investors, lenders, and executive leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's or MBA preferred).
- 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in real estate development, construction, or property investment.
- Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Yardi).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Real Estate Project Finance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Modeling & Valuation
- KPI Tracking & Reporting
- Investment & Feasibility Analysis
- ERP & Reporting Tools
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Financial Planning Analyst
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Job Title:
Junior FP&A Analyst
Work Location:
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Contract Duration:
1 year (Renewable)
Working Hours:
8 - 9 hours per day
Notice Period allowed:
maximum 30-day notice period
.
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Junior FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities. You will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial insights to assist management in strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets.
- Support the forecasting process by collecting and analyzing data from multiple departments.
- Monitor actual performance against budget/forecast and highlight key variances.
Reporting & Management Information Systems (MIS):
- Prepare standard financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for internal use.
- Assist in generating and maintaining management dashboards and KPI trackers.
- Ensure all reports are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
Data Analysis & Support:
- Collect, organize, and analyze financial data to identify trends and generate insights.
- Prepare detailed variance analysis at organizational and departmental levels for revenue, OPEX, and CAPEX.
- Assist in ad-hoc financial analysis and business case preparation.
- Maintain and improve Excel-based models, trackers, and templates for budgeting and forecasting.
Process & Compliance Support:
- Ensure proper documentation of financial assumptions and analysis.
- Support month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and journal entries as required.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounting, Operations, etc.) to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance reporting, analysis, and forecasting processes.
- Support the implementation of automation and process improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience
in a financial planning & analysis, reporting, or similar role. - Prior experience working within Real Estate/ Property Management/ Facilities Management within a government / semi-government entity is highly preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, basic financial modeling) is essential.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Reporting Line:
- Reports to: Senior FP&A Analyst / Finance Manager.
Financial Planning Analyst
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JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for assisting senior management in making critical business decisions by analyzing and presenting key financial data; oversee accounting procedures and preparing MIS reports. Support all financial planning activities including annual budget, mid-year forecast, Long range strategic planning and analyze financial information, and work with the business partners and regions to ensure alignment with strategic goals and objectives
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Assist in Planning for the budget and publishing a budget calendar detailing the various tasks to be completed in co-ordination with the stake holder departments.
- Involvement in the annual budget development process for each fiscal year, which includes collaborating with stakeholders to develop the annual and multi-year budgets
- Collaborate with the HODs to develop the authority's budget by publishing the templates, agreeing on the various revenue, OPEX & CAPEX assumptions, providing guidance on filling the templates and follow-up with departments until the final submission.
- Set up review meetings with the HODs along with the line manager & Finance Director to challenge the assumptions in the budget (Revenue, OPEX & CAPEX) based on prior year trends and strategic plan and agree on the final targets.
- Consolidating the templates to prepare the full budget pack with Income statement, balance sheet, cashflow & other required schedules.
- Setup review meetings with the line manager and Finance Director to agree on the submissions and prepare the budget presentation highlighting the variances with prior year.
- Communicating and agreeing the revenue and OPEX targets with all relevant stake holders if there are any iterations from the management or the board.
- Collaborate with the line manager and Finance Director on achieving company's long-term financial planning objective
- Update reporting requirements from IDO and any other external stake holders.
- Assist in performing financial forecasting, reporting and analyse data to create multi-year financial sustainability models for planning and decision support.
- Develop financial models to support valuation, planning & forecasting
- Develop, document and periodically update business processes and budgeting policies of the Authority to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Decision support analysis & project evaluation:
- Detailed performance commentary on the periodic financial results (monthly/YTD) of the authority
- Preparation of monthly P&L of all the buildings of RAKEZ by collaboration with developmental & leasing teams by showing both revenues & OPEX.
- Prepare variance analysis at organisational & departmental level detailing the reasons on the variances in revenue, OPEX & CAPEX after discussion and agreements with the departments.
- Review business case analysis for new products, markets & marketing plans to support other departments. .
- Review sales incentive plan design and control
- Support commercial, CX & strategy department by preparing financial impact study for pricing analysis, promos and price alignment.
- 'What if" and sensitivity analysis for CAPEX analysis and decision making.
- Provide accurate insights while preparing the authorities board and Ex-co reports.
Business Partnering:
- Closely co coordinating, building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all HODs and their teams by providing support
- Support in the department's budget preparation, usage, allocation and monitoring
- CAPEX/Asset related issues and PR creation support
- Pricing related studies and support
- Variance analysis for the departments operating expenses.
MIS:
- Prepare the monthly CEO management pack with analysis of financial performance providing insights into revenue, SOV, OPEX, CAPEX and key performance indicators.
- Prepare the monthly board pack with analysis of current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures
- Assist in monthly CAPEX tracker highlighting the progress of each project against the forecast detailing the various milestones achieved within the project after discussing & agreeing with the relevant stake holders.
- Monthly departmental variance report highlining the performance during the period.
- Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance
- Ad-Hoc reporting and analysis
- Prepare board & Exco presentations as and when required
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance /Accounting.
Years of Experience:
- Minimum 3 to 4 yearsof experience in Budgeting & reporting.
- Accountancy qualifications (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
- Expertise in ERP.
- SAP & SAC skills required
Other requirements:
- Fluent in English and Arabic (preferable)
- Commercial awareness, with an interest in business and an understanding of how an organisation works and manages resources.
- High level of numeracy.
- Ability to explain complex financial information in a clearway to different levels.
- Professionalism and commitment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- IT proficiency.
- Project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels including non-finance members of staff.
- Lively and enquiring mind with a logical approach to work, combined with analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Stamina and motivation to balance the demands of work and study.