Finance Planning and Analysis Director

Job Purpose

Responsibilities

• Ensure AD Ports Group’s budget complies with ADQ regulations.
• Analyze AD Ports Group’s financial information (cash management, expenditures, revenues) to ensure operations stay within budget limits.
• Review completed budgets for compliance with legal regulations.
• Design and present budget models (department-level and enterprise-level).
• Design budgeting policies and procedures and manage their implementation.
• Develop spending recommendations to optimize the budget.
• Compare estimated financial results with actual results and analyze variances.
• Ensure department manager meets their budget submission deadlines.
• Prepare yearly budget results for executives and top managers.
• Make forecasts for future budget needs.
• Prepare, review, and analyze materials issued to AD Ports Board, shareholders, and Clusters regarding financial performance.
• Prepare and review submission documents to the AD Ports Board on financial performance.
• Prepare and submit ad hoc and periodic reports to ADQ regarding financial performance.
• Prepare financial information for publication in the public domain (government entities, exchanges, etc.).
• Prepare and submit reimbursement claims to ADQ/DOF.
• Design and draft financial procedures and process changes (ECL, capitalization policies, etc.).
• Support preparation for audit committee meetings and board meetings of JV companies or internal companies.
• Coordinate in developing, implementing, and modifying business intelligence tools.
• Initiate and hold review meetings with Clusters and JVs.
• Participate and recommend actions during stress test meetings with Clusters.
• Support the Finance team on internal committees (Tariff Committee, Software Implementation Committee, CAM Committee, etc.).
• Provide internal support to other finance departments and corporate units.

People Management Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Finance Planning & Analysis department.
• Conduct awareness sessions for AD Ports teams and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Optimize manpower for functions under management.
• Plan and participate in training and development of UAE National employees, including assessing development needs, structuring programs, monitoring progress, and providing coaching/counseling.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop an effective budget process and present it to top management.
• Provide high-level insights and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure alignment of AD Ports Group’s financial planning with ADQ’s regulatory and strategic expectations.
• Review financial reports and submissions to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Participate in strategic reviews with Clusters and JVs (e.g., stress tests, performance reviews).
• Guide the implementation of business intelligence tools to enhance strategic financial planning.
• Lead the continuous improvement of budgeting frameworks, financial procedures, and governance policies.

Education

• al and Technical Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA required

Language Skills

• Written and Spoken English is essential, Arabic is preferred
• Years of Experience:
• At least 15 years of finance related experience, out of which at least 5 years of independently heading the Financial Planning and Analysis division
• Nature of Experience:
• Sound knowledge of the Maritime, Ports, Industrial Zones or Logistics Industry, highly preferred.