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Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Manager to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making for a real estate development company. The role requires strong financial modeling skills, a deep understanding of real estate finance, and the ability to provide actionable insights to senior management.

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for real estate projects and overall company operations.
• Prepare financial models, scenario analysis, and profitability forecasts for new and ongoing development projects.
• Analyze financial performance, track KPIs, and provide variance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support investment analysis, feasibility studies, and capital allocation decisions for new development projects.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal controls.
• Assist in presentations to investors, lenders, and executive leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in real estate development, construction, or property investment.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Yardi).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Real Estate Project Finance
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Modeling & Valuation
• KPI Tracking & Reporting
• Investment & Feasibility Analysis
• ERP & Reporting Tools

Overview

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The First Group Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company pioneering a new era of excellence. With a rapidly expanding portfolio of award-winning upscale hotels, signature restaurants, and distinctive leisure destinations, we are committed to creating unforgettable experiences at every touchpoint.

Our team of seasoned professionals brings decades of experience from renowned hotel brands, combined with a deep understanding of the Dubai and GCC markets. With a comprehensive infrastructure spanning all key areas of hotel management, we offer tailored solutions to maximize efficiency, drive revenue growth, and enhance guest satisfaction.

At The First Group Hospitality, we are dedicated to building long-term partnerships with our clients. By leveraging our global insights, regional expertise, and strong operational foundation, we ensure that every aspect of your hotel is managed with precision and care. Our goal is to optimize performance, boost profitability, and deliver sustainable growth for your property.

• Monitor and control all Food & Beverage and operational costs across hotel departments.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and ensure accurate stock records in the system.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly consumption reports for food, beverage, and general stores.
• Review and verify receiving reports, purchase requisitions, and supplier invoices.
• Track waste, spoilage, and variances to identify cost leakages and opportunities for savings.
• Assist in menu engineering by providing cost per portion and profitability analysis.
• Ensure proper pricing strategies in POS systems and keep recipe costing up to date.
• Coordinate with the purchasing and kitchen teams to ensure proper inventory management.
• Prepare daily, monthly, and ad hoc cost control reports for management.
• Support in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial audits as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with POS and inventory software (e.g., Micros, FMC, Material Control).
• Knowledge of menu engineering, recipe costing, and yield management.
• Familiarity with local purchasing laws and compliance in the hospitality industry.

• Strong knowledge of cost control procedures in F&B and hotel operations
• Proficient in inventory management and conducting stock audits
• Experience with POS and inventory systems (e.g., Micros, FMC, Material Control)
• Ability to analyze consumption, waste, spoilage, and variance reports
• Skilled in recipe costing, menu engineering, and portion control analysis
• Accuracy in reviewing invoices, purchase orders, and receiving reports
• Understanding of pricing strategies and POS system configuration
• Strong coordination with purchasing, stores, and kitchen teams

The Cost Control Engineer is responsible for managing and tracking project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets, and providing financial analysis and reporting to support project decision-making. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cost management and improve financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and allocate project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare budget vs. actual reports, analyze variances, and provide insights.
• Review and approve requisitions, purchase orders, and agreements.
• Conduct cost forecasting and financial trend analysis to update project forecasts.
• Support the implementation of cost control systems and procedures.
• Collaborate with project management, procurement, and other teams to ensure smooth cost-related activities.
• Continuously improve cost control processes and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in cost control or financial management in construction or contracting.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Proficiency in cost control software, and ERP systems (preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

The Cost Control Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's cost control function across all construction and real estate development projects. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring cost control systems, budgets, and financial reporting to ensure cost efficiency, profitability, and adherence to project budgets. The candidate will play a key role in financial planning, risk management, and providing senior management with accurate cost insights for decision-making.

• Develop and implement cost control policies, procedures, and systems in alignment with company objectives.

• Lead cost estimation, budgeting, and forecasting for ongoing and upcoming projects.

• Monitor and control project costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

• Review and validate project budgets, BOQs, tender estimates, and financial models.

• Analyze project financial performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.

• Prepare regular cost control reports, dashboards, and presentations for management.

• Coordinate with project managers, QS teams, procurement, and finance to ensure cost transparency.

• Manage cost risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and value engineering initiatives.

• Establish cost benchmarks and KPIs to track project performance and improve cost efficiency.

• Support contract negotiations, claims, and variation orders from a cost-control perspective.

• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on cost implications of projects.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the cost control team across multiple projects.

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cost control within the construction and real estate development sector , with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong understanding of cost estimation, budgeting, project financing, and financial reporting.

• Solid knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC and local regulations).

• Proficiency in cost control software (e.g., CCS Candy, Primavera, MS Excel, ERP systems).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Fluent in English; Arabic is an added advantage.

• Experience in Dubai/UAE real estate and construction market is highly preferred.

• Strategic financial planning

• Cost monitoring and risk management

• Budgeting and forecasting accuracy

• Strong commercial acumen

• Attention to detail and accountability

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Monitor daily quantities and costs to ensure compliance with the approved budget and cost control policies for all project requisitions and expenses.
• Manage variation orders by incorporating approved changes into the project budget.
• Prepare and review job budget sheets, updating budgets based on new or revised drawings.
• Generate monthly cost reports using cost control techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Accounts, Site QS, Planning, and Engineering, to collect data for detailed cost analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of actual cost elements (e.g., staff, materials, subcontractors) for project close-out reports.
• Track and report project status, emphasizing significant savings or losses to management.
• Provide regular updates and reports on budget revisions and the impact of variation orders.
• Ensure all job files, including revised budgets, contracts, and drawings, are properly organized and maintained.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and recommend initiatives to enhance resource utilization.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and other teams as needed to stay informed about project activities and their influence on the budget, schedule, and cost forecast.
• Develop and maintain an effective system for data sharing to support financial analysis, reporting, and explanations for major budget variances.

Emarat Aloula Contracting is a multidiscipline general contractor that also provides extensive facilities management services, working with a wide range of sectors from petrochemical to water. The services delivered by the business include infrastructure projects development, fabrication services, EPC, scaffolding services, engineering, and construction.

The expansive Emarat Aloula facilities cover an area of 280,000m2, with six covered fabrication bays, a painting area, and ample storage space for both raw materials and finished products. EAC employs 2500 people from multiple countries and has built strong relationships with some of the leading EPC firms in the region.

Emarat Aloula Contracting Co. has worked with a number of private and government institutions such as ADWEA Waste-Water Plant, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, and Dubai Festival City Mall.

ASC created the PRIDE Core Foundation, based on Planning, Reliability, Innovation, Determination, and Experience. We live by these values in every project we undertake to ensure high levels of quality are always implemented.

• Job Identification: 1745
• Posting Date: 11/04/2024, 11:36 AM
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates