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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 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.
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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.
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Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.
Emirates Electrical Engineering is a specialized business platform that provides comprehensive turnkey solutions combining development, financing, construction and operation of solar rooftops for commercial and industrial building in the UAE, also a responsive and flexible organization dedicated for the design and construction of turnkey electrical power projects such as High Voltage Substations, Cable Networks and Transmission Lines.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide strategic financial insights and support to drive business performance and decision-making. This includes overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and best estimate processes, while developing and maintaining financial models to assess key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics (KFIs). The role requires a deep understanding of macroeconomic factors to evaluate their impact on the business and the ability to communicate complex financial data through clear, concise business presentations and strategic summaries. By providing detailed explanations of financial models and their economic effects, this position ensures senior leadership can make informed decisions aligning with the company's financial goals and long-term growth strategy.
Job Responsibilities
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and manage the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and accurate financial projections.
- Financial Modelling: Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to evaluate business performance, forecast future outcomes, and support decision-making.
- Commercial Modelling: Design and assist in client commercial modelling, building and fine-tuning models related to SPV, ESCO, MEP, and ESaaS businesses.
- KPI/KFI Monitoring: Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial key performance indicators (KFIs), providing insights to drive operational and financial improvements.
- Best Estimate & Analysis: Provide accurate best estimates for financial outcomes, incorporating relevant assumptions and macroeconomic factors to inform business strategy.
- Business Presentations: Prepare and deliver clear, impactful financial presentations to senior leadership, summarising financial performance, trends, and forecasts.
- Strategic Summaries: Prepare strategic financial summaries, offering actionable insights on financial results and the economic impact of business decisions.
- Macroeconomic Analysis: Monitor and analyse macroeconomic trends, assessing their potential impact on business performance and advising on strategic actions.
- Collaboration & Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and senior leadership, to ensure financial models and forecasts are aligned with business needs and objectives.
- Financial Reporting: Provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting performance variances and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance the overall efficiency of the FP&A function. Input and instance of ad hoc reports and analysis case by case
- Develop & Present Business Plans: Based on the collected data, prepare detailed business plans, present them to management for review and approval, and create business presentations focusing on the financial aspects of the plans.
- Conduct Periodic Review & Variance Analysis: Regularly review and update the business plan, performing variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. Prepare and present updated business forecasts in comparison with the original plan.
- Financial Feasibility Studies: Conduct financial feasibility studies for new ventures, providing management with detailed reports and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Monthly Budget vs. Actuals Performance Reviews: Prepare and analyse monthly performance reviews, comparing budgeted figures with actual results for ongoing projects, highlighting variances and suggesting actions for performance improvements.
- Automation of back-office functions in SAP ERP, to PowerBI and management information systems
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
- Must have a minimum of 7 to 10 years of work experience in Finance. In a similar role, the desired requirement is experience of 3 to 5 years.
- Must possess organisational communication and time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments quickly.
- Ability to effectively direct and supervise.
- Ability to analyse financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion.
- Experience in using ERP systems (SAP), business intelligence and management reporting systems
- Excellent communication skills with stakeholders, clients, suppliers, vendors and site staff
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Finance and Sales
- Industries Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Company: Al Rostamani Group of Companies LLC
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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Financial Planning Manager
We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning Manager to lead our financial planning and budgeting initiatives.
- This is a key role that will be responsible for managing all aspects of government budgeting and reporting, including forecasting, treasury processes, and ensuring the provision of accurate and timely reports in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage monthly management reports for all Government funded initiatives.
- Report on a monthly basis to senior finance management on Government funded initiatives, highlighting variances and key issues, and providing recommendations.
- Manage the preparation and submission to the Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Energy (DoE) of all financial related returns monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all financial reports to the statistics centre on a yearly basis.
- Manage any reporting to the Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Executive Council (EC) on a timely manner.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Analyse transactions in the General Ledger periodically, prepare required journals to reclassify entries to the correct account and project, and review and process all subledgers inputs prior to month end deadlines.
- Work with project managers to ensure that accruals/provisions and prepayments are prepared and entered on a monthly basis, and monitor the monthly costs on certain projects based on the activity code.
- Manage and prepare reconciliations along with supporting documents/schedules/information that are required for the monthly management file, quarterly and annual review by the external auditors.
- Lead and manage all Government initiative budget submissions and approvals with DoE.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. They will also have a strong understanding of financial planning and budgeting principles, as well as experience working with government agencies.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary package, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
Financial Planning Specialist
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Join a top Multi-Billion $ Investment Manager as a Finance Officer. This exciting opportunity offers excellent career progression and benefits.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports in compliance with IFRS standards.
- Work closely with accountants on the team to review work (general ledger accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations).
- Support the financial close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Maintain records for portfolio companies, fund entities, and internal cost centers.
- Collaborate with external auditors to assist with year-end audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and support process improvements.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
- Work closely with fund administration teams, investment teams, and internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications such as CPA/ACA/ACCA are advantageous.
- 4-8 years of experience in finance, including Big 4 audit experience with financial services clients.
- Sound knowledge of IFRS standards; experience with fund accounting or investment vehicles is a plus.
- Strong Excel and financial systems skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle) is desirable.
- Highly organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth and development within a dynamic organization.
Other Information:The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Timely financial reporting
- Budgeting and variance analysis
- Forecasting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Chartered Certified Accountant
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality results and exceeding expectations.
About the Job:This full-time position requires managing MIS and business analysis, preparing daily statistics and revenue reports, and preparing annual budgets. The successful candidate will also support management in cost control measures and prepare doctor variance analysis reports. They will be responsible for monitoring financial projections, trends, and forecast MIS reports.
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Our company is a global leader in professional services, with expertise in energy, chemicals, and resources. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets.
We're committed to bridging two worlds: moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy, chemicals, and resources needed now.
Key Responsibilities- Verify EPC Contractor requests for payments, including required supporting documents and achievement of milestone events, and certify their entitlements for payments accordingly.
- Ensure that adequate information is supplied to verify progress claims against milestones and invoices submitted, including calling for further information to substantiate progress claims where necessary prior to payment by the Owner.
- Review EPC Contractors Invoices Progress Measurement and Forecasts and provide assessments to Project senior management.
- Review Project Business Plans and Execution strategies to provide input to strategic priorities Operating Budgets and cost forecasts.
- Review EPC Contractors nominated Subcontractors un-priced bid submissions for Progress Measurement and Reporting requirements.
- Ensure that PMC procedures for Estimating Progress Measurement and Forecasting are approved and implemented.
- Provide functional input to the review and approval of EPC Contractors invoices and Change Order proposals.
- Participate in Project risk reviews constructability reviews and value engineering workshops.
- Provide functional input to PMC weekly/monthly progress reports and presentations to the Owner and provide exception reports related to the overall Project Cost.
- Review EPC Contract close-out reports and performance evaluation reports and provide functional input to Project senior management
- Review PMC systems and procedures to provide functional input and support continuous improvement.
- Establish and implement Project statistical database for benchmarking purposes.
- Review Project short term and medium-term constraints and concerns to provide mitigation plans and corrective actions.
- Avoid or minimize the variations from EPC Contractor by taking proactive and preventive actions.
- Perform trend analysis on both schedule and cost for early identification of potential deviations and advise Owner of their implications.
- Evaluate EPC Contractor change orders/claims request for any Engineering equipment or materials and Construction extras as well as schedule extensions with recommendation to approve modify or reject.
- Prepare Project cost reports to Owner highlighting current expenditure commitments and forecast payments to the EPC Contractor.
- Participate in the preparation of Project progress reports addressing cost and schedule trends productivity and actions taken.
- Monitor exchange rates and source of funds
- Provide total financial reviews and job financial close out
- Review all necessary cost and schedule trending and reporting functions in respect of its services and ensure that EPC Contractor perform such activities related to the Project execution of the following requirements:
- Ensure the raising of necessary documentation as per Project approved procedure for Change Order requests covering any changes in scope.
- Review the detailed cost estimate prepared by EPC Contractor for all such Change Order requests and support documentation of the anticipated impact on cost and/or schedule.
- Ensure the execution of EPC Contractor scope of work according to the EPC Contract Price Terms and Conditions.
- Maintain up-to-date registers documenting status of Change Order requests as per the approved procedure.
- Ensure inclusion of cost and schedule trends prepared by EPC Contractor in formats approved by Owner as part of the Monthly Progress Report.
- Maintain records of associated cost for each Change Order.
- Review comment & approve EPC Contractor cost report and cash flow.
- Review updated Project budget cost estimate (if required) for cost monitoring and control.
- Prepare Project cost control & budget monitoring report.
- Perform the necessary cost estimates studies (as required).
- Participate in Value Engineering activities.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Required Experience:
Prior experience as a PMC Consultant is mandatory
Desirable Experience:
Projects involving Gas Processing plants
Expertise Required:
Costing Tools and Software
Benefits:
Commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and respect
We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
About Us:
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection, and innovation.
We're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
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Join a dynamic finance team and discover a world of possibilities.
Key Responsibilities:- Prepare and present accurate financial reports to stakeholders.
- Ensure data integrity by properly entering transactions in QuickBooks.
- Contribute to the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans.
- Support business growth initiatives through ad hoc projects.
- Apply analytical skills to research problems and resolve queries using internal systems.
- Collaborate with colleagues to prepare materials for key stakeholders.
- Utilize database and data analysis skills to drive business insights.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools.
As a leading organization, we offer a collaborative and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.
Financial Planning Specialist
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Job Opportunity:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and coordinate financial plans in collaboration with department heads.
- Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis to ensure fiscal discipline.
- Prepare detailed financial reports, including cost summaries and variance analysis.
- Track and manage fixed and variable costs to maintain effective budget control.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory standards.
- Work closely with project managers and department heads to align financial plans with operational objectives.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders and banks to facilitate smooth banking transactions.
Desired Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Management.
- 3-5 years of professional financial experience and background.
- Expertise in preparing, managing, and analyzing financial plans.
- Proficiency in cost analysis, reduction strategies, and control mechanisms.
- Experience with audits and ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
- Professional and advanced hands-on working experience in Microsoft Excel.
- Thorough understanding of financial requirements, regulations, and accounting standards.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to create comprehensive financial reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
About This Opportunity: As a dynamic organization, we are committed to delivering exceptional results. You will play a critical role in shaping our financial future by developing and managing annual budgets.