24 Financial Markets jobs in Dubai
Chief Growth Officer - Financial Markets
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We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead growth strategies in Forex business development, onboard existing clients, and oversee smooth transitions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in Forex or financial markets, an existing client portfolio with verifiable revenue, and strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute business growth strategies in Forex business development.
- Onboard and manage key client relationships, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal results.
- Lead high-performing teams of business development managers or sales agents, providing guidance and support to achieve business objectives.
- Identify new market opportunities and strategic partnerships, driving business growth and expansion.
- Work closely with executive leadership to align business development goals with the overall company vision.
- Proven experience in Forex or financial markets, with a strong understanding of Forex products, regulations, and market dynamics.
- An existing client portfolio with verifiable revenue and a ready-to-join team of professionals.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and expand high-performing teams.
- Fluency in English, with additional languages being a plus.
- A dynamic and fast-growing environment with opportunities for autonomy and decision-making power.
- An attractive base salary with performance bonuses and revenue sharing.
- Full operational and marketing support, enabling you to focus on driving business growth and success.
- The opportunity to shape and scale the business globally, with a talented and experienced team by your side.
Market Research Assistant
Posted 6 days ago
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Join our dynamic Parking Management team in Dubai as a Market Research Assistant, where you'll play a key role in gathering and analyzing data to support strategic decisions and business growth in the UAE market. Responsibilities: - Assist in designing and conducting market research studies to identify industry trends and customer preferences. - Collect, organize, and analyze data related to parking services and competitor offerings. - Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate research findings to stakeholders. - Support the development of marketing strategies based on market insights. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of research objectives with business goals. - Monitor and track changes in the parking management industry within the UAE and surrounding regions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, or a related field. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data clearly. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks. - Proficient with MS Office and data analysis tools. - Knowledge or interest in the parking management sector is a plus. - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
About the company
Valtrans Transportation Systems and Services has been meeting the need for innovative and efficient transportation services solutions since 2003. We are the first company in the Gulf region to integrate network transportation solutions with hospitality. Through a combination of clear-cut approaches and sophisticated technology, we deliver exceptional services to our clients, putting customer service at the forefront of everything we do, which sets us apart from our competitors, enabling the rapid growth of our company. Our client list continues to grow, and includes international airports, malls, private hotels and some of the most prestigious hotels in the United Arab Emirates. Our core aim is to deliver the best and most reliable transportation systems to keep our customers organisations running smoothly and efficiently.
Freelance Market Research Assistant
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Our boutique research and strategy consulting firm based in Dubai is helping international and regional companies enter and grow in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and wider GCC markets. We focus on market research, feasibility studies, business planning, and go-to-market strategy.
About This RoleWe are looking for a skilled and flexible Project Coordinator/Research Consultant to join us on a freelance or part-time basis. You will support in the execution of consulting projects, from kickoff to final delivery.
Key Responsibilities- Draft scopes, outlines, and summaries for reports (PowerPoint or Word)
- Conduct structured desk research (market size, trends, competitors, pricing, etc.)
- Assist with or lead client calls or field interviews, if based in the UAE
- Coordinate inputs from freelancers, researchers, and experts
- Ensure quality and timely delivery of tasks and client deliverables
- 2–5 years of experience in consulting, research, or business services
- Strong English communication and writing skills
- Comfortable using Google Docs, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Based in the UAE or able to work during UAE business hours (preferred)
- Ability to work remotely and independently
This opportunity offers competitive compensation and potential to grow into a longer-term or more stable role.
BD Market Research Intelligence Lead
Posted 2 days ago
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We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious BD Market Research Intelligence Lead to join our team. As one of the leading Canadian companies in the region, Pharmascience is looking for a BD Portfolio Lead who will support the dynamics of our growing portfolio in various activities including market data analysis, industry trends reporting, business performance assessment leading to accelerated Portfolio expansion and maximized in market performance.He/she should demonstrate high level of agility and knowledge in pharmaceutical marketing (With updated knowledge on the latest industry trends globally & regionally), demonstrated organizational & analytical skills, & excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration between different cross functions and efficiently facilitate accelerated growth.ResponsibilitiesMarket Research: Conduct & report market research to identify trends, potential opportunities, competitor activities, and customer insights to help guide portfolio and marketing strategies.Data Analysis: Track and report on existing portfolio performance metrics; use insights to optimize marketing efforts, generate monthly reports on key brands in market performance across key markets.Business Planning: Contribute in the preparation of the long-term business strategy through conducting market analysis and financial forecasting, identify growth opportunities and potential risks to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business objectives with financial and operational planning.Marketing Plan and Budget Management: Tracking and reporting annual marketing plans aligned with business objectives, communicate the marketing budget progress, with different cross-functional teams. Monitor marketing performance metrics and communicate recommended strategies as needed.Co-Developing Business Cases for New Product Launches: Conduct market research and feasibility studies for new product launches. Develop business cases, including financial projections and competitive analysis, to support rational investment decisions. Optimize the product portfolio mix by assessing performance and identifying areas for expansion or rationalization.Project Coordination: Organize timelines, communicate project milestones, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely completion of projects.Skills, Knowledge And AbilitiesStrong data management skillsExtensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry dynamics and trends in the MEA markets, with the ability to project conclusions.Strong analytical & planningConfident to suggest and present new ideas supported with analytical evidence.Strong business acumen with preferred experience in new productStrong personal drive, enthusiasm, and self-motivation.Demonstrated expertise in tactical planning, new launches, and pharmaceutical product promotion.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentationDemonstrated ability to Lead and develop a high-performanceSpoken and written fluency in English and Arabic, additional language is an asset.
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#J-18808-LjbffrPart-Time Market Research Project Coordinator
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Accurate Middle East Consulting | Dubai | Hybrid / Remote / On-Demand
We are a boutique research and strategy consulting firm based in Dubai, helping international and regional companies enter and grow in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and wider GCC markets. We specialize in market research, feasibility studies, business planning, and go-to-market strategy.
As our pipeline of projects grows, we are looking for a smart, reliable, and flexible Project Coordinator / Research Consultant to join us on a freelance or part-time basis.
Who We're Looking For:
You are:
- Experienced in market research, feasibility studies and/or business planning
- Comfortable coordinating small teams, writing structured documents, and talking to clients (when needed)
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Curious, reliable, and passionate about helping businesses grow in the UAE and GCC
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Support in the execution of consulting projects: from kickoff to final delivery
- Draft scopes, outlines, and summaries for reports (PowerPoint or Word)
- Conduct structured desk research (market size, trends, competitors, pricing, etc.)
- Assist with or lead client calls or field interviews, if based in the UAE
- Coordinate inputs from freelancers, researchers, and experts
- Ensure quality and timely delivery of tasks and client deliverables
- Occasionally assist with proposal preparation (based on templates)
Requirements:
- 2–5 years of experience in consulting, research, or business services
- Strong English communication and writing skills
- Comfortable using Google Docs, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Based in the UAE or able to work during UAE business hours (preferred)
- Ability to work remotely and independently
- Background in business, economics, strategy, or marketing preferred
- Freelance / Part-time / Project-based
- Flexible workload depending on the month (10–40 hours/month)
- Competitive compensation: AED 3,000–5,000/month (based on project scope)
- Potential to grow into a longer-term or more stable role
How to Apply:
Send your CV + short note explaining your relevant experience and availability to:
Subject: Freelance Market Research Role – (Your Name)
Seniority level- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Project Management and Information Technology
- Industries Business Consulting and Services
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#J-18808-LjbffrDirector - Financial Analysis
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Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
The VCS team is responsible for financial leadership in the designated markets.
Responsibility area covers all financial business aspects for the Business Unit: management and facilitation the development and delivery of the Annual Operating Plan and Multi-Year Growth Plans, coordination, analysis and review of financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs, compliance with Company policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), statutory financial and tax laws. Collaborates with stakeholders supporting ongoing process improvement that meets business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting specials projects or covering other aspects of financial analysis as per business requirement.
Working in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Vice President & CFO VCS, and working closely with VP of VCS and sales leads, Sr Finance Manager supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting, driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline, business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. Works closely with the VP of VCS and sales leads to lead the development and delivery of the Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies, monitoring resources utilization, supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanism.
Keys area of responsibility:
Responsible for all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting for the functions/areas supported, including but not limited to:
Leading the budget, forecasts and MSO processes and perform monthly and quarterly P&L reporting.
Full management of P&L, revenue, OPEX and headcount.
Communicate and explain business implications observed from analysis, monitoring recent business trends to ensure forecast accuracy and clarity of calculations.
Highlight risk and opportunities and provide risk mitigation plans as well as ways to capture the opportunities.
Revenue Analytics includes in-depth revenue and volume analysis
Incentive and Contracts
Expense management
Support deal process for the Business Unit
Produce materials for executive management review and approval with best clarity, accuracy, and timeliness of analysis (MBR’s, QBR’s, business cases, etc.).
Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.
Directly engage with various functions heads across the company to develop domain expertise.
Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.
Ensure data integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.
Foster Diverse and Inclusive workplace and strong organizational culture
Execute flawless performance management system for direct reports and support FLT on talent assessment and succession planning.
Support employees’ development, well-being, and work-life balance.
Critical Success Factors in the role:
Solve unique and complex business issues by always being on top and understanding the impact of changes in the political, macro economical, regulatory and competitive landscape
Ability to develop targets that are smart and challenging and provide enough assurance on how to deliver on
People management and ability to influence cross functionally and higher management
Operate with limited guidance in a complex environment and as much as possible independent
Ability to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline, business decision support, and accountability within the region.
Ability to manage and prioritize work-load within the team
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Leadership skills:
The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:
Be a trusted and strategic advisor to Functional Heads, driving operations and delivery of scorecards.
Provide guidance to all business partners on matters of AOP, Budgets, tracking, reporting and analytics.
Engage team members in Finance to develop analytics and deliver information in a format that adds value to the business.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
- Mastery in Finance, financial reporting & analysis, revenue, forecasting, financial modelling
- Electronic Payments industry experience, knowledge of Visa business and revenue streams is preferred
- 15 years of work experience
- Project Management skills
- Ability to influence peers and other teams to drive outcome
- Postgraduate degree from a top-tier school, preferably Finance and Accounting, MBA preferred
- User knowledge of TM1 and Hyperion desired
- Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
- Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making
- Able to work cross functionally, geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness, trust and flexibility
- Must be proactive, high-energy, motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines
- Proactive and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment
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.
- Seniority levelDirector
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionAccounting/Auditing
- IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting
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#J-18808-LjbffrDirector - Financial Analysis
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The Director Financial Analysis Visa Direct role will be responsible for supporting Visa Direct leadership in delivering business objectives, providing analytical & financial insights, driving forecast & management reporting processes, and standardization for Visa Direct regionally.
The ideal candidate will have strong strategic, technical, analytical, and collaboration skills combined with meaningful FP&A experience and the ability to work across a matrix business organizational structure. This role will have exposure with key Global and Regional Visa Direct leadership teams and their respective Finance Partners.
Responsibilities:- Lead performance diagnostics, budgeting, forecasting, multiyear strategic outlook, and management reporting regionally.
- Identify financial trends and insights, defining critical decisions to ensure the effective strategic management of the business and delivery of Visa Direct financial performance.
- Perform robust financial analysis and be able to succinctly outline and present key drivers, themes, and key risks while applying business and financial acumen to explain underlying drivers of results across several scenarios.
- Actively maintain current tools/models and introduce new tools/models/processes to improve analysis used for executive financial deliverables.
- Collaborate in the storyboarding of analytical output and production of communication materials for related presentations.
- Identify risks and opportunities (plus mitigating actions) to ensure delivery on targets.
- Provide ad hoc business analysis and support the ongoing management of key initiatives and investments such as market opportunity sizing, pricing opportunity, etc.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and provide analysis reports and presentations to ensure efficient information and decision-making flows.
- Actively participate and collaborate with Global, Regional, and country counterparts in promoting best practices.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:
- 10 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree in finance, engineering, accounting, economics, or related quantitative field, or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 12 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree in finance, engineering, accounting, economics, or related quantitative field; MBA a plus, or 8 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 5 or more years of experience with a PhD.
- Strong business acumen and multifunctional business experience a plus.
- Demonstrated program leadership capabilities to drive key financial processes.
- Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; ability to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses.
- Advanced application of pivot tables, macros, and formulas.
- Solution-oriented and great problem solver; ability to strike balance between compliance/governance requirements and achieving business outcomes.
- Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and produce time-sensitive deliverables.
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:Full-time
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Director - Financial Analysis
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Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
The VCS team is responsible for financial leadership in the designated markets.
Responsibility area covers all financial business aspects for the Business Unit: management and facilitation the development and delivery of the Annual Operating Plan and Multi-Year Growth Plans, coordination, analysis and review of financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs, compliance with Company policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), statutory financial and tax laws. Collaborates with stakeholders supporting ongoing process improvement that meets business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting specials projects or covering other aspects of financial analysis as per business requirement.
Working in a matrixed organization, reporting directly to Vice President & CFO VCS, and working closely with VP of VCS and sales leads, Sr Finance Manager supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting, driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline, business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. Works closely with the VP of VCS and sales leads to lead the development and delivery of the Budget, Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies, monitoring resources utilization, supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanism.
Keys area of responsibility:
Responsible for all the aspects of financial planning, analysis and reporting for the functions/areas supported, including but not limited to:
Leading the budget, forecasts and MSO processes and perform monthly and quarterly P&L reporting.
Full management of P&L, revenue, OPEX and headcount.
Communicate and explain business implications observed from analysis, monitoring recent business trends to ensure forecast accuracy and clarity of calculations.
Highlight risk and opportunities and provide risk mitigation plans as well as ways to capture the opportunities.
Revenue Analytics includes in-depth revenue and volume analysis
Incentive and Contracts
Expense management
Support deal process for the Business Unit
Produce materials for executive management review and approval with best clarity, accuracy, and timeliness of analysis (MBR's, QBR's, business cases, etc.).
Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.
Directly engage with various functions heads across the company to develop domain expertise.
Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.
Ensure data integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.
Foster Diverse and Inclusive workplace and strong organizational culture
Execute flawless performance management system for direct reports and support FLT on talent assessment and succession planning.
Support employees' development, well-being, and work-life balance.
Critical Success Factors in the role:
Solve unique and complex business issues by always being on top and understanding the impact of changes in the political, macro economical, regulatory and competitive landscape
Ability to develop targets that are smart and challenging and provide enough assurance on how to deliver on
People management and ability to influence cross functionally and higher management
Operate with limited guidance in a complex environment and as much as possible independent
Ability to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline, business decision support, and accountability within the region.
Ability to manage and prioritize work-load within the team
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Leadership skills:
The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:
Be a trusted and strategic advisor to Functional Heads, driving operations and delivery of scorecards.
Provide guidance to all business partners on matters of AOP, Budgets, tracking, reporting and analytics.
Engage team members in Finance to develop analytics and deliver information in a format that adds value to the business.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
- Mastery in Finance, financial reporting & analysis, revenue, forecasting, financial modelling
- Electronic Payments industry experience, knowledge of Visa business and revenue streams is preferred
- 15 years of work experience
- Project Management skills
- Ability to influence peers and other teams to drive outcome
- Postgraduate degree from a top-tier school, preferably Finance and Accounting, MBA preferred
- User knowledge of TM1 and Hyperion desired
- Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
- Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills, can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making
- Able to work cross functionally, geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness, trust and flexibility
- Must be proactive, high-energy, motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines
- Proactive and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment
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.
- Seniority level Director
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Accounting/Auditing
- Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Finance Manager - Financial Analysis
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VCS is responsible for financial leadership in the designated markets. Responsibility area covers all financial business aspects for the Business Unit: management and facilitation the development and delivery of the Annual Operating Plan and Multi-Year Growth Plans coordination analysis and review of financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs compliance with Company policies and with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) statutory financial and tax laws. Collaborates with stakeholders supporting ongoing process improvement that meets business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes. The role also requires flexibility in terms of supporting specials projects or covering other aspects of financial analysis as per business requirement.
Working in a matrixed organization reporting directly to Vice President & CFO VCS and working closely with VP of VCS and sales leads Sr Finance Manager supports the clients facing organization to provide financial business support. Responsibility areas cover all the aspects of financial planning analysis and reporting driving and maintaining high standard of financial discipline business decision support and accountability within the designated market. The role will constantly enhance existing processes and procedures as well as propose new ones. Works closely with the VP of VCS and sales leads to lead the development and delivery of the Budget Forecast and Multi-Year Growth Plans driving efficiencies monitoring resources utilization supporting resources allocations and proposing the right costing model as well as cross charging mechanism.
Keys area of responsibility:
Responsible for all the aspects of financial planning analysis and reporting for the functions/areas supported including but not limited to:
Leading the budget forecasts and MSO processes and perform monthly and quarterly P&L reporting.
Full management of P&L revenue OPEX and headcount.
Communicate and explain business implications observed from analysis monitoring recent business trends to ensure forecast accuracy and clarity of calculations.
Highlight risk and opportunities and provide risk mitigation plans as well as ways to capture the opportunities.
Revenue Analytics includes in-depth revenue and volume analysis
Incentive and Contracts
Expense management
Support deal process for the Business Unit
Produce materials for executive management review and approval with best clarity accuracy and timeliness of analysis (MBRs QBRs business cases etc.).
Simplify complex issues and structure analysis to answer business questions and communicate business implications from financial analysis at all levels.
Directly engage with various functions heads across the company to develop domain expertise.
Design new processes and procedures and constantly enhance existing ones through innovation and simplification in alignment with business and international governance / compliance requirements while achieving strategic business and financial outcomes.
Ensure data integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.
Foster Diverse and Inclusive workplace and strong organizational culture
Execute flawless performance management system for direct reports and support FLT on talent assessment and succession planning.
Support employees development well-being and work-life balance.
Critical Success Factors in the role:
Solve unique and complex business issues by always being on top and understanding the impact of changes in the political macro economical regulatory and competitive landscape
Ability to develop targets that are smart and challenging and provide enough assurance on how to deliver on
People management and ability to influence cross functionally and higher management
Operate with limited guidance in a complex environment and as much as possible independent
Ability to create and maintain a high standard of financial discipline business decision support and accountability within the region.
Ability to manage and prioritize work-load within the team
Excellent communication skills verbal and written
Leadership skills:
The candidate must have advanced people management skills and a proven authentic leader who is able to:
Be a trusted and strategic advisor to Functional Heads driving operations and delivery of scorecards.
Provide guidance to all business partners on matters of AOP Budgets tracking reporting and analytics.
Engage team members in Finance to develop analytics and deliver information in a format that adds value to the business.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications :
- Mastery in Finance financial reporting & analysis revenue forecasting financial modellingElectronic Payments industry experience knowledge of Visa business and revenue streams is preferred
- 10 years of work experience
- Project Management skills
- Ability to influence peers and other teams to drive outcome
- Postgraduate degree from a top-tier school preferably Finance and Accounting MBA preferred
- User knowledge of TM1 and Hyperion desired
- Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
- Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills can-do attitude to resolve tough business problems with well-structured analyses
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to clearly communicate results with senior level executives and able to influence decision making
- Able to work cross functionally geographically and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness trust and flexibility
- Must be proactive high-energy motivated team player capable of delivering on multiple initiatives on tight timelines
- Proactive and enjoy a fast-paced and dynamic environment
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 :
Full-time
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Planning & Analysis Manager
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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.
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
Qualification and Experience Required
Academic Qualification/s
- 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
Work Experience
- 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.
Functional Skills/knowledge required
- 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
At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.
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