JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
As the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy of the organization. The successful candidate will bring a combination of strategic thinking, analytical expertise, and leadership skills to drive informed decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather relevant information for accurate budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze budget variances and provide insights to guide decision-making.
Financial Analysis:
• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, highlighting trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Provide regular reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and contribute to strategic planning.
Performance Reporting:
• Create and maintain robust financial models to support performance reporting.
• Generate insightful reports on financial and operational performance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance financial performance.
Strategic Planning:
• Contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing financial insights.
• Collaborate with leadership to assess the financial implications of strategic initiatives.
Team Leadership:
• Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide guidance on professional development, performance management, and goal setting.
Requirements:
Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
• Qualified accountant with qualification such as CPA / CA / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education.
