Director of Finance and Planning

Mackenzie Jones

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP279-3151

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a government Oil and Gas group based in the UAE with a strong brand presence across the region. They currently seek a senior finance specialist for the position of Director of Finance and Planning in one of their units. The role would work closely with the CEO of the business and responsibilities would include the following:

- Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures
- Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
- Supervision of Finance team
- Oversee and manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools
Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis
- Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports
- Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reports
- Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, menu pricing, new store rollouts as well as new projects
- Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
- Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
- Supporting Senior Management Team and CEO with in-depth analysis
- Prepare presentations to the Senior Management Team

Requirements

Applicants must have the following:
- ACA or MBA qualified
- Native level English speaker
- 15+ years in finance, including 5 years in a senior management role
- Strong FP&A focus in previous roles
- Commercial and Strategic experience
- O&G and Retail related experience essential

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

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