About the Client
Our client is a leading UAE-based infrastructure and urban development group driving large-scale transformation projects across transport, mobility, real estate, and smart infrastructure sectors. The organization is known for delivering future-focused developments aligned with national economic growth strategies. With a strong emphasis on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable expansion, the company continues to build integrated ecosystems that support long-term regional development. The business offers professionals the opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.
Job Purpose
The Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and management reporting activities across PPP operations. The role will support strategic decision-making by delivering financial insights, business case evaluations, scenario analysis, and operational performance reporting aligned with long-term business objectives.
The position will closely partner with finance leadership, cross-functional departments, and operational stakeholders to ensure financial sustainability, governance, and efficient resource planning.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning activities.
- Develop financial models, stress testing, and scenario analysis to support strategic investments and projects.
- Analyze revenue streams, margins, cost structures, and capital planning requirements.
- Support leadership teams with strategic financial insights and recommendations.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis.
- Monitor actual vs budgeted performance and identify financial risks and opportunities proactively.
- Support cost optimization initiatives through detailed financial analysis.
- Contribute financial inputs for executive reports and board presentations.
Business Partnering
- Partner with departments to evaluate project feasibility, ROI, and funding requirements.
- Build business cases and assess financial impact of strategic initiatives.
- Support financial target setting and performance tracking for major programs.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure proper cost center allocation, project accounting, and procurement budgeting.
- Maintain compliance with financial controls, internal policies, and audit requirements.
Requirements
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
- MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance preferred.
- CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Business Analysis.
- Prior exposure to PPP, infrastructure, transport, or large-scale project environments preferred.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial modelling.
Skills & Competencies
- Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Financial Modelling & Scenario Analysis
- Business Case Development
- Variance Analysis & KPI Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- Budget Control & Cost Optimization
- Strategic Financial Analysis
- Executive Reporting & Presentation Skills
Benefits
As per Market Standards
