70 Investment Strategies jobs in Dubai
Financial Analysis Advisor
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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
Cigna Healthcare a division of The Cigna Group is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.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.
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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
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Analysis Advisor
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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
Cigna Healthcare a division of The Cigna Group is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.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.
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Financial Analysis Professional
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The job profile for this position is Accounting Senior Analyst, which is a Band 3 Senior Contributor Career Track Role. We value our talented employees, and strive to help them grow professionally. If you think this open position is right for you, we encourage you to apply.
We make all the difference in our success. The role of the Accountant will be to perform financial analysis and reporting for business operations. The individual should be results-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include analyzing and reconciling key financial measurements, preparing quarterly and year-end exhibits, and regulatory reporting requirements. Work closely with the finance community to clear out of balances and finalize ARM recs as per agreed timelines.
- Analyze and reconcile ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Prepare and analyze regulatory reporting requirements on a quarterly basis.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years expertise in general ledger accounting, full month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliation.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Audit.
- Prior healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.
- Strong analytic and communication capabilities.
- Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and organizational/time management skills.
Senior 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-LjbffrBusiness Growth- Financial Analysis and Business Studies
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Job Title: Business Growth Analyst Financial Analysis & Business Studies
Location: Dubai-United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Reports to: (CEO)
Job Summary:
The Business Growth Analystwill play a key role in driving financial performance and business expansion strategies across the UAE market. This role involves conducting financial analysis, market research, and business studies to identify opportunities for growth, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, competitive analysis, and business planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis & Business Performance:
- Conduct detailed financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic initiatives.
- Analyze financial statements, cash flows, and profit margins to assess business performance.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and expansion strategies.
- Develop financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior leadership.
Business Growth & Strategy Development:
- Identify and assess new business opportunities, revenue streams, and growth strategies within the UAE market.
- Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking to strengthen market positioning.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to implement business development initiatives.
- Optimize pricing models, revenue structures, and financial sustainability strategies.
Market Research & Business Studies:
- Conduct in-depth market research on UAEs economic trends, industry shifts, and regulatory changes.
- Analyze customer behavior, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies to refine business strategies.
- Provide actionable insights on market entry, diversification, and business expansion.
Stakeholder & Project Management:
- Work closely with finance, marketing, operations, and leadership teams to align business objectives.
- Support decision-making in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
- Assist in developing and executing business transformation and digitalization initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- 3-5 yearsof experience in financial analysis, business strategy, or corporate finance, preferably in the UAE market.
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and investment analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, financial software, and business intelligence tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with UAEs business regulations, economic policies, and market dynamics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance.
- Knowledge of business process optimization and operational efficiency strategies.
- Understanding of digital transformation and technology-driven business models.
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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.
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.
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionFinance and Sales
- IndustriesInsurance
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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
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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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#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Planning & Analysis Manager
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Bachelor of Commerce (Commerce), Chartered Financial Analyst (Finance), Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountant)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Purpose
As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will be the finance business partner to practice and service-line leaders across our global GRC consulting business. Your mission is to turn data into strategic insight that unlocks 100% and 200% year-on-year growth, pinpoints efficiency gains, and guides profitable decision-making. You will own the full planning cycle including forecasting, budgeting, scenario modelling, and performance analytics, translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both executive and non-finance stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Growth Modelling: Build multi-year financial models to map pathways to 100% & 200% revenue growth; sensitize assumptions (pricing, utilization, headcount, geographic expansion, M&A) and quantify cash-flow impacts.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budget process and rolling re-forecasts; maintain 13-week cash-flow views and quarterly re-forecasts aligned with OKRs.
- Performance Analytics: Design dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) tracking billable utilization, project margins, client acquisition cost (CAC), LTV, and operating leverage; flag variances and root causes.
- Efficiency & Cost Optimization: Conduct zero-based and activity-based costing reviews; identify margin uplift and opex saving opportunities (e.g., contractor mix, delivery center utilization, tech stack ROI).
- Decision Support: Prepare investment cases for new service lines, geographic entry, and technology spend; present board-ready papers with risk-adjusted returns.
- Stakeholder Communication: Simplify analytics into narratives, slides, and memos for non-finance leaders; coach teams on finance literacy.
- Process & Systems Leadership: Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes; manage systems like Adaptive Insights / Anaplan and ensure data integrity across ERP, CRM, and PSA tools.
Skills and Experience
We seek a dynamic leader with prior FP&A experience, aiming to advance their career within a growth-oriented company. The ideal candidate is goal-driven, high-achieving, and passionate about delivering high-quality financial analysis in a multi-jurisdictional environment. At j. awan & partners, we foster an environment for you to express your talents and offer extensive learning opportunities.
Experience
- 8-12 years in FP&A, commercial finance, or strategic finance, with at least 4 years in professional services or project-based environments (consulting, Big 4, IT services, etc.).
- Proven success guiding businesses through >50% YoY growth, venture-backed scale-ups, or rapid geographic expansion.
- Hands-on ownership of budgeting, long-range planning, and executive reporting.
Skills
- Advanced Excel & financial modelling skills (3-statement, DCF, scenario analysis, sensitivity).
- Proficiency with FP&A platforms (Adaptive, Anaplan, Oracle PBCS), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker), and SQL or Python for analysis.
- Familiarity with consulting ERP/PSA systems (NetSuite, SAP S/4HANA, Deltek, Kimble).
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable narratives.
- Ability to connect recommendations to revenue, margin, and cash flow impacts.
- Comfort in ambiguous environments, designing scalable processes, and challenging senior stakeholders with data-driven insights.
- Tech-savviness to automate manual tasks and enhance analysis efficiency.
- Critical thinking, root cause analysis, and thriving in fast-paced settings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Engineering; MBA or Master’s in Finance preferred.
- CPA, ACCA, CFA, or CIMA (completed or in progress).
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior VP, Financial Planning & Analysis
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This role is responsible to assist with the production of financial management reporting and analytics for the Exinity Group building and maintaining efficient financial reporting processes and procedures. The individual in this role must have FP&A experience capable of partnering with local business executives and global financial executives driving reporting efficiency and process improvements and supporting the execution of the companys financial plan.
- Responsible for the timely accurate and efficient preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts and KPIs ensuring the content and format remains appropriate and proportionate to changing business requirements.
- Responsible for working closely with the business to prepare detailed budgets forecasts and business plans and ensuring their understanding acceptance and ownership of those plans.
- Responsible for preparing financial information for board of directors reports and other necessary reports.
- Responsible for continued monitoring & review of performance against those plans to enable robust reporting of variances ensuring management are aware of the variances their cause and assist in identifying any remedial actions should they be necessary.
- Strong understanding of the cost base for the Exinity group in order to be able to work with the business to identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and drive through their implementation.
- Implement and maintain regional net contribution and cost centre reporting models across the group.
- Implement and maintain capital/project expenditure reporting models across the group.
- Implement and maintain such policies and procedures as are required to ensure robust financial reporting controls across the group entities.
- Be an agent for change efficiency and improvement
Qualifications :
Essential:
- Qualified accountant with strong accounting skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Power BI Power Querry
- Experience working with SQL
- Experience working SAP S/4 HANA
- Proven record of assisting with change management.
- Strong ability to prioritise and manage time for self and team.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Handling conflicting demands with clear prioritization and communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across finance and with the business.
- Remote working experience.
- Act with a sense of urgency.
- Strong team work ethic.
Desirable:
- Working experience within a Brokerage environment.
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
Additional Information :
BENEFITS & PERKS
We believe in fairly compensating all our people by providing them with a worldclass health insurance plan and a range of both core benefits and flex benefits for individual preferences. You will receive:
- Hybrid Working Policy.
- Discretionary performance related bonus.
- Personalised FlexBenefits.
- A focus on your wellbeing including talks and access to selfdevelopment tools.
- Medical insurance for employee and dependents.
Exinity is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender sexual orientation marital or civil partner status gender reassignment race colour nationality ethnic or national origin religion or belief disability or age
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
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