Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (PPP)

About This Role

About The Client Our client is a leading UAE-based infrastructure and urban development group driving large-scale transformation projects across transport, mobility, real estate, and smart infrastructure sectors. The organization is known for delivering future-focused developments aligned with national economic growth strategies. With a strong emphasis on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable expansion, the company continues to build integrated ecosystems that support long-term regional development. The business offers professionals the opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

Job Purpose The Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and management reporting activities across PPP operations. The role will support strategic decision-making by delivering financial insights, business case evaluations, scenario analysis, and operational performance reporting aligned with long-term business objectives.

The position will closely partner with finance leadership, cross-functional departments, and operational stakeholders to ensure financial sustainability, governance, and efficient resource planning.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning activities.
• Develop financial models, stress testing, and scenario analysis to support strategic investments and projects.
• Analyze revenue streams, margins, cost structures, and capital planning requirements.
• Support leadership teams with strategic financial insights and recommendations.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Monitor actual vs budgeted performance and identify financial risks and opportunities proactively.
• Support cost optimization initiatives through detailed financial analysis.
• Contribute financial inputs for executive reports and board presentations.

Business Partnering

• Partner with departments to evaluate project feasibility, ROI, and funding requirements.
• Build business cases and assess financial impact of strategic initiatives.
• Support financial target setting and performance tracking for major programs.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure proper cost center allocation, project accounting, and procurement budgeting.
• Maintain compliance with financial controls, internal policies, and audit requirements

Requirements Requirements Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• MBA or Master's Degree in Finance preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Business Analysis.
• Prior exposure to PPP, infrastructure, transport, or large-scale project environments preferred.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial modelling.

Skills & Competencies

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Financial Modelling & Scenario Analysis
• Business Case Development
• Variance Analysis & KPI Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget Control & Cost Optimization
• Strategic Financial Analysis
• Executive Reporting & Presentation Skills

Benefits As per Market Standards