Regional FP&A Manager

Job description / Role

Our client is a global MNC and currently seeks a strong FP&A Manager for the following:
- Key team member in driving and analyzing operating results, forecasting, and planning for the region
- Work closely with Region leadership team and in development of the forecast, reports and plans.
- Support annual operating plan and strategic planning initiatives
- Ensure GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) compliance and overall financial accuracy
- Drive understanding of all the cost elements in the P&L
- Drive continuous process improvements around forecasting and close process to allow faster response and a deeper level of analysis
- Provide insightful financial analysis of consolidated results, including budgets, forecasts and month-end results
- Determine key drivers of business performance and Identify major risks and opportunities to the forecast and work proactively
- Work significant projects as they arise
- Lead the development of monthly financials forecasts
- Proactively support business segment with ad hoc analysis

Requirements

- MUST be currently based in the UAE
- MUST have a Western European Australian, NZ or North American Passport for travel purposes
- 7-10 years relevant experience in an Analyst or related Finance or Accounting role
- Strong experience generating financial models
- Strong skills in information technology financial applications, particularly SAP (or an equivalent ERP system), Hyperion and Excel financial models
- Experience in construction/services business strongly desired
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytic and problem solving skills
- Ability to interact effectively and confidently with all levels of the organization
- Ability to develop a strong partnership/team building relationship with Regional General Managers and other Regional Leaders
- Strong attention to detail and ability to understand/interpret complex data and communicate it in a simple way across functional groups.
- Ability to drive process improvement and own complex analysis
- Time management, organization, and prioritization skills
- Extensive knowledge of risk estimation

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.