Job Description

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Date Posted: Jan 19, 2026

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work--guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity--are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

The Infrastructure and Capital Projects (Infra) team focuses on improving return on investment capital and reducing the risks specific to capital projects. The Infra team is built on deep industry sector expertise with a demonstrably differentiated ability to address the most complex business problems and by supporting our owner/operator/contractor clients with the expertise of our deep project, Alvarez & Marsal's ultimate goal is to reduce the level of uncertainty associated with the development and operational costs of your projects, contributing to greater shareholder value drawn from procurement through execution and asset management through different solutions.

How you will contribute

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Operations Manager in Dubai or Abu Dhabi to oversee critical operational, resourcing and financial performance processes for our regional Infra practice. You will support multiple P&L leaders, ensuring accurate timesheet charging, utilization tracking and maintaining the effective use of resource management tool. You will also support in providing accurate financial tracking and timely P&L reporting that enable business growth and informed decision-making. The Business Operations Manager will report to the Business Unit Lead and the Regional Operations Director Middle East.

Manage and maintain collections forecast data in Salesforce and PowerBi, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates. Monitor and promote accurate timesheet entries across the organization, supporting utilization analysis and workforce planning. Facilitate project kick-off sessions and embed risk management practices and tools in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring continuous risk identification, analysis, and mitigation throughout delivery. Oversee the consistent use and optimization of staff and timesheet management tools. Collaborate closely with Managing Directors to support their operational and financial management needs. Track, analyze, and report key financial and operational performance indicators, including revenue, margins, utilization, and other P&L drivers. Run required Infra coordination meetings and produce the supporting reporting packs, actions, and follow-ups. Consolidate and prepare regular performance dashboards and reports, providing actionable insights to P&L leaders and senior management. Partner with Finance to ensure alignment between operational data and financial results. Identify process gaps and independently implement best practices to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of operations. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. Leverage Excel, ERPs, and other reporting tools to conduct analyses, develop insights, and support decision-making.

Qualifications

Degree in business or finance, or related field. 5+ years of relevant experience across operations/finance within professional services/consulting or complex project environments Proven experience with Salesforce, Excel, PowerBI and ERP systems. Strong understanding of consulting firm operations and project billing. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Analytical mindset with attention to detail. Prior experience supporting senior management (MD level).

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.


We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Inclusive Diversity

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A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work--guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity--are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. .

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

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Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.