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Established in 2004 with operations in 13 countries, Dubai Holding is a major investment company managing a large-scale portfolio of assets. In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai’s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.
Dubai Holding is committed to the strong development of Dubai’s non-oil economy across multiple sectors including Real Estate, Hospitality, Leisure & Entertainment, ICT, Design, Education, Media, Retail, Manufacturing & Logistics, and Science.
Dubai Holding is looking to hire a Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis to play a key role in driving financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities. This role requires a strong technical acumen, with expertise in advanced Excel functions, Power BI visualization tools, and preferably SQL and/or Python for data analysis. You will navigate through intricate financial processes within a matrix organizational structure, synthesizing multifaceted data to align with diverse stakeholder needs and drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Analysis:
Lead the development of comprehensive financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, incorporating inputs from various business units and stakeholders.
Conduct in-depth variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance and provide actionable insights to management.
Collaborate with department heads to understand business trends, challenges, and opportunities, and incorporate findings into financial projections.
Data Management and Consolidation:
Oversee the consolidation of financial data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/USALI).
Develop and implement robust data management strategies to optimize the use of multiple data lakes, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
Utilize Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or other scripting languages to automate repetitive tasks and enhance reporting capabilities.
Build data models in Power BI to organize and structure data for analysis and reporting purposes, ensuring scalability and flexibility.
Manage intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, and elimination of intercompany balances during the consolidation process.
Perform manual adjustments and reconciliations as needed to address discrepancies and ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to resolve intercompany issues and improve processes for greater efficiency and transparency.
Reporting and Visualization:
Design and maintain management reporting dashboards using advanced visualization tools such as Power BI.
Develop customized reports and analytics to track key performance indicators (KPIs), highlight trends, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial reports and analysis to support decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Process Improvement and Innovation:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline financial planning and analysis processes, leveraging automation and technology where possible.
Lead system implementation projects, including mapping of financial processes, data validation, and system integrations, ensuring successful implementation and adoption across the organization.
Utilize Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or other scripting languages to automate repetitive tasks and enhance reporting capabilities.
Requirements:
Advanced Analytics Skills: Highlight the importance of advanced analytical skills, including predictive analytics and scenario modeling, to provide deeper insights into financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
Experience with ERP Systems: experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, FCCS and EPBCS.
Project Management Skills: ability to manage FP&A projects effectively, including system implementations, process improvements, and ad hoc analysis initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: effective collaboration with other departments, such as Sales, Operations, and Marketing, to understand business drivers, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment between financial plans and operational strategies.
Communication and Presentation Skills: ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel: advanced functions and formulas, pivot tables, data analysis techniques, and macros/VBA scripting.
Synthesizing complex processes: demonstrated ability to integrate multifaceted processes within a matrix organizational structure and align with diverse stakeholder needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; ACCA or CPA preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on technical aspects.
Preferably a mix of experience from multinational and locally originated companies.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and formulas, pivot tables, data analysis techniques, and macros/VBA scripting, coupled with demonstrated expertise in leveraging Power BI for data visualization, Power Query for data manipulation.
Preferably good knowledge in SQL and/or Python for data querying and analysis
Hospitality industry experience is a plus
As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.
This job description is not all inclusive. Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Seniority Level: Managerial-Level
Job Functions: Data Science & Analytics
Industries : Information Technology
