Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About the Role
The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for financial modeling to support industry and regional competitive intelligence, strategic planning, cash management, and treasury-related projects. This position takes full responsibility for Group management and statutory reporting, which includes monthly and quarterly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and in-depth analysis of key metrics. The role supports senior management in delivering the Group's financial performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop the business planning process, prepare reports, and analyze key metrics for all financial plans.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial analysis with insightful narratives for operational and strategic business needs.
• Analyze financial modeling for reporting of industry and regional competitive intelligence, strategic planning, cash management, and related projects.
• Design various driver-based plans and provide analytical support to leadership.
• Ensure robust forecasts are established by challenging and interrogating key inputs with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, executive reports, and business opportunity evaluations aligned with strategic objectives, providing financial analysis and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with various operations teams to achieve business objectives and prepare suitable business proposals and operating practices.
• Assist in modeling acquisitions and providing commercial guidance to the broader function.
• Develop and model strategic plans, build transaction models, and support the transaction process.
• Work closely with department directors and human resources to achieve optimal outcomes for guests and financial performance.
• Provide commercial insights into the budgeting process and strategic planning within the organization.
• Collaborate closely with the CFO to drive interactions with the wider business.
• Perform ad hoc analyses, coordinate with teams, and implement financial systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare yearly budgeting and monthly forecasts, coordinating with senior management and monitoring reconciliation of buying requisitions.
• Develop financial plans, perform comparative analyses, and prepare an annual budget.
• Coordinate with business units and managers to enhance financial support for all plans.
• Prepare reports on income and expenses, coordinating with various departments to compile financial data and prepare final financial reports.
• Develop consolidated forecasts, coordinating with various sales and operations teams to produce financial forecasts.
• Evaluate all financial results and associated reporting; conduct financial and commercial studies to develop analyses.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge and insights into IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within an executive team.
• Proficient in the latest accounting tools/software.
• Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for Auditing, Risk Management, and Control processes.
• Deep understanding of finance and accounting principles and practices.
• Responsible for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting, and audit.
• General planning, coordination, and knowledge of the construction industry, particularly in the Middle East.
• Detailed understanding and extensive experience in the financial planning process.
• ERP knowledge, preferably with SAP functional skills, is required for success in this role.

Job Experience

• Minimum 8 years of working experience, with at least 5 years in a relevant supervisory position.
• 2 years of experience in the GCC is a plus.

Competencies

• Build High-Performing Teams
• Provide Direction
• Agility
• AI Fluency
• Budget Preparation and Reporting L4
• Budgeting Analysis L4
• Cost Accounting Theory/Concepts L4
• Cost Variance Analysis L4
• Financial Auditing L4
• Leadership
• Quality
• Resilience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounts and Finance.
• Professional degree in Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).