334 Financial Planning jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Role Overview

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)

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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.
• 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.

LI-YK1

We are looking to hire a Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst for a well-established client in Dubai, a leading holding group with interests in Retail, Luxury Automobiles, Real Estate, and Construction sectors .

The ideal candidate would be a Qualified CA with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience within similar sectors.

The salary for this position varies based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, in addition to other company perks.

We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Group Financial Planning & Reporting Manager to lead enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. This role will act as a financial business partner to senior leadership, ensuring data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial strategy, performance metrics, and business modeling , with a proven ability to operate in complex, fast-paced environments.

Strategic Financial Planning & Budgeting:

• Lead the end-to-end planning cycles: annual budget, quarterly reforecast, and long-range financial planning (LRP).
• Build robust, forward-looking financial models that drive key decisions around investment, growth, and risk.
• Establish and drive group-wide financial planning frameworks, timelines, and governance protocols.
• Conduct scenario planning, stress testing, and business case evaluations for strategic initiatives.

Financial Performance Management:

• Develop, track, and communicate company-wide financial KPIs aligned with business strategy.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly/quarterly executive reporting packages, including variance analysis, trend assessments, and commentary.
• Partner with department leaders to interpret results, highlight risks/opportunities, and drive accountability.

Business Partnering & Leadership Support:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team, providing insights that shape strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead financial analysis for M&A, capital investments, pricing strategy, and cost transformation initiatives.
• Act as a thought partner to commercial, operations, and strategy teams, aligning financial insights with business goals.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Oversee consolidated financial reporting processes in alignment with IFRS/GAAP and internal standards.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and transparency in financial reports, ensuring audit-readiness and internal control adherence.
• Coordinate closely with internal audit, treasury, tax, and external auditors.

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Professional certifications such as ACA, CPA, CMA is highly desirable.

Proven track record of leading complex budgeting, reporting, and financial governance processes.

Advanced Excel, Power BI, and financial modeling skills; experience with enterprise planning tools.

Strong grasp of IFRS/IAS principles, financial compliance, and risk management.

8–12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic planning within large-scale or multinational organizations.

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Exceptional analytical skills: able to translate data into actionable business insights.
• High level of integrity, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving agility.
• Strong leadership presence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage ambiguity with confidence.
• Track record of building cross-functional relationships and influencing at all levels of the organization.

The hiring company is a large organisation in the Technology industry. Known for its innovative approach, the firm has established itself as a market leader in the tech, digital and AI sector, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards. They now have operations in the Middle East, North America and Europe.

• Oversee and manage all financial planning activities.
• Develop and implement strategic financial plans.
• Analyse financial data and prepare forecasts.
• Lead team in annual budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with senior management to align financial plans with business goals.
• Report on financial performance and make recommendations.
• Drive financial planning initiatives to support the company's growth.

• A strong educational background in Finance, Accounting or related fields.
• Must hold experience in operating in Europe and/or North America.
• Must hold string M&A experience
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
• The ability to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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.

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.

Position Overview

The FP&A Analyst plays a pivotal role in bridging financial planning, performance analysis, and accounting fundamentals to support Pay10's growth strategy. This individual will be responsible for preparing budgets, forecasts, and management reports while also applying strong accounting knowledge to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and transparency. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with product, sales, operations, and compliance teams to deliver actionable insights that drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning cycles.
• Prepare and maintain MIS, dashboards, and performance tracking reports.
• Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast/budget) and highlight key business drivers.
• Partner with the accounting team to reconcile financial data, ensure accuracy, and resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluate client, product, and channel profitability to aid pricing and commercial strategy.
• Provide financial modelling support for new initiatives, investments, and expansion projects.
• Analyse transaction and revenue data to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in automating reporting and improving efficiency in FP&A workflows.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation of leadership and board-level presentations and reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA) or MBA/Master's degree in Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in finance, with:
• A strong grounding in accounting or audit (Big 4 or similar experience preferred).
• Hands-on FP&A or commercial finance exposure in fintech, payments, or digital financial services.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and ability to link financial planning to accounting accuracy.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Strong command of Excel and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Exposure to SQL, Python, or automation tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with digital payments, PSP business models, and key industry metrics is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across functions.

Preferred Qualities

• A balance of technical accounting expertise and commercial finance acumen.
• Curiosity and drive to deep-dive into data and extract actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with both finance and business teams.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to the fast-growing digital payments and fintech sector.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on strategic financial planning.
• Hands-on experience combining FP&A, accounting, and business partnering.
• A role that builds a strong foundation for future career growth in finance leadership.

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Build scenario and sensitivity models to evaluate the impact of business and market changes.

Performance Analysis

• Produce monthly and quarterly management reports, highlighting key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.

Strategic Insights & Decision Support

• Partner with business leaders across departments to provide financial insights that guide decision-making.
• Evaluate business cases, investment opportunities, and new initiatives with detailed financial modelling.

Reporting & Tools

• Build, maintain, and optimise dashboards and reports (Power BI, Excel) to track performance metrics and KPIs.
• Automate recurring reporting processes where possible.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Identify opportunities to enhance forecasting, planning, and reporting processes.
• Support implementation of new systems or tools to improve FP&A efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• 3+ years' experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or management reporting (preferably within financial services, fintech, or brokerage)
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, macros)
• Proven experience with Power BI or similar visualisation tools
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to senior stakeholders
• Organised, proactive, and capable of working independently to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience in CFD, brokerage, or fintech sectors
• Knowledge of SQL, Power Query, or similar tools for data extraction
• Familiarity with APIs and data integrations
• Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CIMA, CPA, or Data Analytics qualifications)