Overview Of The Role:

• The FP&A Manager is responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and reporting for regional operations within the Al Futtaim Contracting division. Based in Dubai, the role involves building budgets, generating performance insights, and supporting senior leadership in data-driven decision-making. Key functions include preparation of monthly management information system reports, assisting with budget and forecast compilation, conducting financial and variance analyses, and providing business support. The manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure financial alignment and operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

Monthly MIS

• Extract financial reports from various sources and compile them into meaningful monthly Flash Performance Reports at the SBU/Sub-SBU level.
• Assist in preparation of monthly/Quarterly Financial & Business Review packs for senior leadership and Group Finance.
• Gather collection & payment insights from businesses and manage monthly cash flow uploads into Anaplan.
• Cater to ad-hoc reporting requests from Group Finance or internal AFC management.

Budget & Forecasts

• Engage with business & functional heads to build the annual Budget & 3-year financial plan focusing on the Construction arm of the group.
• Support the FP&A lead with collating quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with group guidelines.
• Inform stakeholders of the final Budget & forecast P&L for their respective SBUs, monitor progress, and flag indicators of lagging revenue or cost-overruns.

Financial Analysis

• Conduct monthly variance analysis for each Line of Business and recommend adjustments or corrections.
• Analyze overheads at the GL level and highlight anomalies or unbudgeted spends.
• Develop an understanding of business operations and project performance to identify over or under spending areas.

Business Support

• Assist in collating AR reports and circulate them to business leaders & downstream teams monthly.
• Participate in monthly cash forecast meetings with business & Group treasury teams.
• Support HR by providing monthly Manpower cost reports and generating insights.
• Address ad-hoc routine requests from Business Analysts/Operations team.
• Collaborate with the Finance team in meeting Group Reporting requirements.

Skills

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Assertive communication skills with the ability to manage varied stakeholders.
• Agile learning capabilities and adaptability.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Professional qualification in Finance/Accounting (CA/ACCA/CFA).
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role or profile, ideally within the contracting industry.
• Working knowledge of ERP Financial Software like SAP and BPC is advantageous.
• Experience in regional operations is a plus.