Our client a leading multinational with their leadership team for the emerging markets based in Dubai. Looking to hire FP&A Head to their finance team.

The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis plays a crucial role in the organization, overseeing the development and execution of financial plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. This position is critical for providing strategic insights, managing financial risks, and supporting the decision-making process.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the financial planning and analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Provide strategic financial insights to senior management.

Develop financial models to support business strategies and initiatives.

Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders.

Oversee the analysis of financial data and trends.

Identify and address potential financial risks and opportunities.

Collaborate with various departments to drive financial performance.

Manage and mentor the financial planning & analysis team.

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Participate in strategic decision-making processes.

Contribute to investment and capital allocation decisions.

Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)

Provide financial guidance for business expansion and growth initiatives.

Support the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.

Skills

Required Qualifications

Chartered Accountant with 10+ years experience post qualification.

Must have experience in FMCG or any strong product driven organisations.

Strong experience in Middle east, Africa markets with understanding on multi-currency transactions.

Strong experience on managing end-to-end CAPEX projects across different countries

Proven experience in financial planning & analysis leadership roles, but with knack of getting things done at the base level.

Must be hands on and have a strong operational excellence.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.

Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to think strategically and provide actionable insights.

Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

In-depth knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.

Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong business acumen and decision-making skills.

Proven track record of driving process improvements and efficiencies.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Skills: financial analysis,forecasting,budgeting,accounting,data analysis