We are looking for a Manager FP&A/Financial Planning & Analysis Manager for our Reputed client in Dubai: MANAGER FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS to manage the distribution of engineering and scientific products portfolio across GCC. You will be working closely with the finance, supply chain and sales teams to develop and grow the organisation through key planning and analysis. You will bring financial clarity to decision making, leverage financial planning and analytical skills, and play a significant role impacting critical strategic and operational decisions.
Prepare Budget, forecasts, strategic plans, and reports.
Review performance to date and assess potential risks and opportunities.
Developing financial models and insights on topics such as: Revenue planning using CRM
data on projects, opportunities. Fulfilment planning, Compensation analysis, Working capital analysis.
Work alongside supply chain and operations team on order to cash and procure to pay
processes and define process metrics to improve operational efficiency. Allowing them to improve decision making and validate change in the business.
Identify business growth drivers and trends. Master and explain internal and external drivers
impacting performance and trends.
Produce monthly reporting to vertical heads on financial results and actions required.
Facilitate business review meetings with vertical heads and work with business managers to
ensure effective finance and cost management.
Lead process improvement initiatives.
Aid divisional accounting on the monthly and quarterly financial close process.
Partnering with the vertical heads to develop strategic long term strategic and operating
plans.
Mentor and guide members of the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning
and improvement. Requirements:
Degree in Finance CIMA/CMA/ACCA/ACA/CPA or Business Administration.
A minimum 5-year experience in financial planning and analysis.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, attention to detail, data analysis, and problem-solving
skills
Ability to work independently and in teams, collaborating in a multi-cultural environment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial
information in a clear and concise manner.
Experience in developing, designing, and maintaining Power BI reports (Power Query, Data Model
creation, Report Creation, DAX knowledge).
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of CRM (Salesforce), EPM and financial
reporting systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O).