99 Financial Strategy jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Assistant Manager-Financial Risk Management

This is an exciting opportunity to provide a wide range of treasury advisory services to corporate clients. As an Assistant Manager-Financial Risk Management, you will play a key role in review and implementation of treasury strategies, policies, target operating models, cash/liquidity management processes, hedging strategies, and treasury systems selection and implementation.

You will be responsible for managing multiple corporate treasury projects and ensuring all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time. Additionally, you will manage teams and be responsible for delivering high-quality results and generating effective and impactful solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of corporate Treasury, good technical knowledge of treasury systems, and prior experience in financial modeling and financial risk management.

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field including Finance or Accounting, and professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or CFA, is required. The ability to work under pressure, with stringent deadlines and tough client conditions, is essential.

• Manage multiple corporate treasury projects and ensure all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time.
• Manage teams and be responsible for delivering high-quality results and generating effective and impactful solutions.
• Remain current on new developments in corporate treasury.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships.
• Support senior management to identify new opportunities.
• Create practical and innovative insights for clients contributing to KPMG thought leadership.

• A minimum of 7 years of prior work experience in a corporate treasury function or Consultancy/Big 4 firm.
• Good technical knowledge of treasury systems and previous experience in systems selection and implementation (KYRIBA, FIS, SAP Hana, GTreasury, etc.).
• Good understanding of cash and liquidity management and previous experience in cash flow forecasting and cash pooling.
• Prior experience in financial modeling and financial risk management.
• Detailed knowledge of treasury products pricing and accounting treatments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experiences in managing and motivating a team in Treasury-related areas.
• Ability to map client business requirements and convert the same to a viable business proposition.
• Exposure to business development in consulting (Pre-sales support, proposals, RFP responses).
• Strong communication skills with client-facing experience.
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis and strong numerical skills with evidence of advanced financial modeling skills.

• A professional work environment full of challenges and development opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and coaching to develop new skills and progress your career.

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead the development and execution of our Finance technology strategy. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of finance technology and be able to drive innovation and process improvement across the organization.

Our company has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East for over seven decades. We have curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened our distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across various categories.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. We are proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact and a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive finance technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with finance leaders to ensure rigorous ROI analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and business case development for technology investments.
• Establish scalable processes to support SAP post-implementation, including incident, change, enhancement, and user support workflows.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in finance technology strategy and implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to think strategically and drive process improvement.

We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for career growth and development, and a dynamic work environment.

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our website.

A leading investment and distribution group is seeking a seasoned financial planning and analysis professional to join their team.

• Develop and consolidate annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans in collaboration with business units.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to senior management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial plans with strategic objectives and ensure financial targets are met.
• Design and refine financial models to support business cases, investment decisions, and scenario planning.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and create insightful dashboards and reports for leadership.
• Support the implementation of financial planning tools and systems to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial standards, and regulatory requirements.

A successful candidate is a commercially savvy finance professional with a strong track record in financial planning and analysis, ideally within diversified or multinational organizations, capable of translating data into actionable strategy.

About the Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi

Established in 1966 with the objective of strengthening the financial sustainability of the Emirate, DoF is responsible for the development and execution of the Abu Dhabi government’s annual budget and for overseeing government returns, expenditures, funding and liquidity. DoF does this by working closely in partnership with the relevant local government entities and the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

Essential Duties:

• Perform detailed assessments of government expenditures, debt levels, liquidity positions, and fiscal risks using historical data, benchmarks, and market indicators.
• Track and document historical funding sources of the annual government budget, and compare current mechanisms against the Emirate’s fiscal policy using regional and international benchmarks.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a financial risk monitoring dashboard, and support comparative analysis of the Emirate’s risk exposure in relation to fiscal policy parameters and global comparatives.
• Develop sector-specific models to assess spending efficiency, resource utilization, and cost-benefit outcomes to support evidence-based allocation of government resources.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel (including VBA), Oracle ADERP, and external databases (e.g., Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ) to consolidate, extract, and analyze datasets.
• Prepare routine reports by updating workpapers and data files, producing final deliverables with accuracy and consistency.
• Support the preparation of adhoc reports, dashboards, and briefings for senior management.
• Review and validate report contents by proofreading, tracing to source data, and cross-referencing with other reports to ensure completeness and consistency.
• Identify and contribute to automation and process improvement opportunities to enhance reporting and analytical workflows.
• Maintain organized records and documentation of reports, data sources, and analysis files.
• Work closely with analysts, senior managers, and the division director to ensure timely and coordinated delivery of outputs.
• Stay informed on global economic trends, fiscal developments, and accounting practices relevant to the Division’s analytical scope.
• Provide the necessary support to the line manager and perform any other related tasks assigned.

Education Qualification:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or equivalent.

Experience:

Preferable to have 3 to 6 years of experience in a similar field/position.

ABOUT US:

Cigna healthcare is a global health service company with roots in the US serving more than 180 million customers and patients throughout the world. We deliver quality health care through choice predictability affordability and through integrated capabilities and connected personalized solutions that advance whole person health.

Cignas mission is to help our customers improve their health wellbeing and sense of security by providing access to care. With our whole health approach were focused on addressing health concerns improving resilience reducing stress levels and emotional health issues. Our employer promise is to remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering growth and improving lives by offering meaningful work within a positive inclusive culture that prioritizes our colleagues. We champion teamwork and collaboration and empower our people with cuttingedge technology to drive efficiency and amplify their impact in everything we do. Together we strive to create an environment where every individual thrives and contributes to meaningful change.

Overview

The Financial Analysis Advisor role will provide support oversight and on various finance related tasks. This would include supporting in the monthly and quarterly reporting process as well as helping in longer term forecasting with an emphasis on highlighting key insights trends and analysis to support senior management decision making.

This role will also play a consultative role for the finance team building appropriate pitch decks internal and external research and business case creation. As a result this member will likely take on leadership responsibility for approved projects and initiatives.

The preferred candidate must have a deep and competent understanding of business strategy and subsequently be able to provide robust financial support on a wide range of topics. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer for GIH but is required to maintain strong relationships with their finance peers and an understanding for consolidated international results.

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions / Results:

• Support monthly reporting/close process for GIH

• Provide financial reporting insights and analytics to enable key decision making across the organisation improving and iterating as the business grows

• Building presentation decks and memos that support project initiatives or key finance updates

• Act as a consultant for the finance team

• Lead critical projects that have been approved seeing them through both design and

• Develop and maintain key financial controls governance and documentation

• Build strong relationships and processes between central finance functions and GIH

• Represent GIH finance at meetings or project calls

• Support process innovation work with regards to finance tools and platforms with emphasis on TM1 Alteryx and Tableau

Skills Required

• 7 years of relevant finance and consultancy experience

• Prior experience working in insurance or financial services industry is preferred

• Highly analytical and proficient reporting/modelling skills

• Meticulous of work and an eye for fine details

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Strong business and financial acumen

• High emotional intelligence when working with senior stakeholders

• Proficient in Excel Alteryx Tableau and other Microsoft suite programs

• Excellent English verbal and written skills

Education and Other Requirements:

• A graduate degree in Finance Accountancy Mathematics Actuarial Statistics or closely related field

• More than 7 years working experience in finance roles required

• A deep passion for analysis process transformation and technological innovation with proven experience

• Strong consulting skills

• Ability to travel internationally 25

What we are looking for

We are seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments are passionate about driving meaningful change and are excited to grow in a company that prioritizes its people.

Join us and be part of a company where your growth ideas and contributions are valued. Lets create something extraordinary together. Its time to look to your future and apply to work for Cigna today!

About Cigna Healthcare

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process please email: for support. Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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.

• 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.

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.

No

Full-time

ABOUT US:

Cigna healthcare is a global health service company with roots in the US serving more than 180 million customers and patients throughout the world. We deliver quality health care through choice predictability affordability and through integrated capabilities and connected personalized solutions that advance whole person health.

Cignas mission is to help our customers improve their health wellbeing and sense of security by providing access to care. With our whole health approach were focused on addressing health concerns improving resilience reducing stress levels and emotional health issues. Our employer promise is to remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering growth and improving lives by offering meaningful work within a positive inclusive culture that prioritizes our colleagues. We champion teamwork and collaboration and empower our people with cuttingedge technology to drive efficiency and amplify their impact in everything we do. Together we strive to create an environment where every individual thrives and contributes to meaningful change.

Overview

The Financial Analysis Advisor role will provide support oversight and on various finance related tasks. This would include supporting in the monthly and quarterly reporting process as well as helping in longer term forecasting with an emphasis on highlighting key insights trends and analysis to support senior management decision making.

This role will also play a consultative role for the finance team building appropriate pitch decks internal and external research and business case creation. As a result this member will likely take on leadership responsibility for approved projects and initiatives.

The preferred candidate must have a deep and competent understanding of business strategy and subsequently be able to provide robust financial support on a wide range of topics. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer for GIH but is required to maintain strong relationships with their finance peers and an understanding for consolidated international results.

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions / Results:

• Support monthly reporting/close process for GIH

• Provide financial reporting insights and analytics to enable key decision making across the organisation improving and iterating as the business grows

• Building presentation decks and memos that support project initiatives or key finance updates

• Act as a consultant for the finance team

• Lead critical projects that have been approved seeing them through both design and

• Develop and maintain key financial controls governance and documentation

• Build strong relationships and processes between central finance functions and GIH

• Represent GIH finance at meetings or project calls

• Support process innovation work with regards to finance tools and platforms with emphasis on TM1 Alteryx and Tableau

Skills Required

• 7 years of relevant finance and consultancy experience

• Prior experience working in insurance or financial services industry is preferred

• Highly analytical and proficient reporting/modelling skills

• Meticulous of work and an eye for fine details

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Strong business and financial acumen

• High emotional intelligence when working with senior stakeholders

• Proficient in Excel Alteryx Tableau and other Microsoft suite programs

• Excellent English verbal and written skills

Education and Other Requirements:

• A graduate degree in Finance Accountancy Mathematics Actuarial Statistics or closely related field

• More than 7 years working experience in finance roles required

• A deep passion for analysis process transformation and technological innovation with proven experience

• Strong consulting skills

• Ability to travel internationally 25

What we are looking for

We are seeking individuals who thrive in collaborative environments are passionate about driving meaningful change and are excited to grow in a company that prioritizes its people.

Join us and be part of a company where your growth ideas and contributions are valued. Lets create something extraordinary together. Its time to look to your future and apply to work for Cigna today

About Cigna Healthcare

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process please email: for support. Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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Position Summary
The FP&A Manager – MENA will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and performance management across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer – MENA, this role is responsible for the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with regional leadership, local finance teams, and the global head office to support decision-making and enhance financial visibility across business units.

Your Responsibilities
Position Summary
The FP&A Manager – MENA will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and performance management across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer – MENA, this role is responsible for the delivery of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will partner with regional leadership, local finance teams, and the global head office to support decision-making and enhance financial visibility across business units.
Key Responsibilities

• Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting, and long-range planning cycles across all MENA entities.
• Prepare scenario modelling, shadow budgets, and financial impact assessments for new territories (e.g., Iraq, Morocco) and strategic initiatives (e.g., Claims Advisory Practice).
• Consolidate and validate submissions from local finance teams and ensure alignment with global FP&A standards and deadlines.
• Monitor budget-to-actual variances and provide commentary and recommendations.
• Commercial Reporting & Insight
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management reporting packs, including P&L, EBITDA, working capital, and productivity metrics.
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards that track revenue trends, cost structures, headcount ratios, broker productivity, and client profitability.
• Analyse financial performance and proactively identify areas for improvement or investment.
• Business Partnering
• Act as the finance partner to regional business leaders across Broking, Operations, HR, Digital, and Compliance.
• Support client-level and segment profitability reviews, pricing discussions, and broker performance metrics.
• Provide analytical support to new initiatives, strategic reviews, and cross-border cost allocation models.
• Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Awareness
• Ensure financial planning and analysis is fully compliant with MENA Regulatory landscape.
• Work closely with Tax, Regulatory Reporting, and Legal to embed governance controls into forecasting and reporting.
• Systems, Tools & Automation
• Utilise enterprise planning platforms for modelling and reporting.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models and dashboards to support self-service analytics and reduce manual processes.
• Lead automation of recurring reporting deliverables and contribute to finance digitalisation initiatives.
• Projects & Strategic Initiatives
• Support financial due diligence, market entries, JV assessments, and strategic cost reviews.
• Contribute to finance transformation projects, such as ERP upgrades, reporting rationalisation, and policy harmonisation across the region.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups driving improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.
  

• 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.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesInsurance

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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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