About the Role
In this multifaceted position, you will initially lead the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function, reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Operations. Your responsibilities will cover planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis while covering for the FP&A Manager during maternity leave. Once this assignment is completed, you will transition into the Financial Controller role, taking charge of the Finance & Accounting function and leading a team to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
FP&A
- Prepare monthly income reports with insightful commentary for senior leadership, highlighting key performance indicators, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
- Prepare reports for the product team showing income split by product, explaining key variances and trends.
- Review monthly profit and loss statements prepared by the Finance Manager, ensuring accurate cost allocation, and perform detailed variance analysis across revenue and operating expenses.
- Lead the annual budgeting and bi-annual forecasting processes and support the 3-year strategic planning process for the UAE PSNM business unit.
- Review monthly capital expenditures for intangible assets to ensure costs are correctly allocated in line with IAS38.
- Prepare executive-level financial presentations and performance packs for senior management and group finance.
- Calculate and validate quarterly sales commission payments in accordance with approved incentive schemes.
- Partner with Sales, Product, Operations, and other business functions to provide financial insights, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making that drives business performance.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year results, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvements in FP&A processes, reporting quality, and operational efficiency.
- Develop and enhance automated reporting and dashboards using Power BI and other data visualization tools.
- Undertake financial modeling, scenario analysis, and ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Financial Controller
- Lead and oversee all financial accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records in compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely completion of financial reporting, account reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reviews.
- Lead the annual external audit process and internal audit reviews, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, corporate governance standards, and all applicable regulatory obligations.
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure strong governance.
- Review and validate tax-related accounting entries, reconciliations, and disclosures to ensure accuracy in financial statements and statutory reporting.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for all transactions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams, to ensure accurate billing and payment processing.
- Drive process improvement, automation, and system enhancement initiatives to strengthen financial controls, improve efficiency, and increase reporting accuracy.
- Lead the preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax regulations and timely filing obligations.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA preferred.
- 7-10 years of FP&A experience in corporate or commercial finance.
- Experience with fintech, payments, financial services, technology, or multinational organizations is advantageous.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Advanced Excel expertise.
- Experience with finance systems such as HFM Oracle, Apollo.
- Knowledge of Power BI tools including Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive and results-oriented.
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in English.
