We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our team in UAE. Successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and in-depth analysis of consolidated monthly actual, quarterly forecast, and annual budget financial reporting, as well as other financial deliverables to Senior Management and Group.
The role will require the candidate to produce financial sections of presentations to be delivered by the finance director at meetings, coordinate certain Finance teams across the UAE to facilitate the timely and accurate production of financial information and liaise directly with them to resolve any queries raised or areas identified for further investigation.
Savills is a globally recognised real estate brand and offers the opportunity for growth and development. We are looking for a motivated and professional individual with an interest in benefiting from the support and experience the brand can offer.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze consolidated monthly actual, quarterly forecast, and annual budget, including additional deliverables to Group
- Review monthly finance packs for each Emirate
- Produce consolidated monthly finance pack for UAE
- Prepare financial sections of presentations to be delivered by the finance director at meetings
- Coordinate certain Finance teams across UAE to facilitate the timely and accurate production of financial information and liaise directly with them to resolve any queries raised or areas identified for further investigation
- Review accounts receivable, accrued revenue and intercompany balances and consolidate reports in a monthly presentation with supporting graphs and recommendations
- Support the annual Remuneration Committee process by analyzing and presenting the data submitted by each Emirate ahead of each Remuneration Committee meeting
- Continually drive improvement in the quality and efficiency of financial reporting processes through alignment of local processes and policies to meet the objectives of Group’s reporting requirements
- Undertake ad hoc analysis and projects, such as a detailed review of loss-making teams, supporting the Acquisitions, and assisting with the consolidation
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in UAE
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience of using a large-scale consolidation and reporting system is essential. Experience of using Hyperion (Oracle financial reporting system) and Microsoft Dynamics AX 365 is highly desirable
- Strong financial modeling and analysis skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulations in UAE
- Big 4 experience is an added advantage
- CPA/CA/ACCA is an added dvantage
Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – with a track record of creating and presenting C-suite ready presentations that deliver clear and compelling financial information in a succinct and straightforward format.
- History of building robust financial models that use key inputs to drive a range of scenarios and that can be developed quickly and easily as parameters and information change.
- Able to communicate vision and objectives, showing credibility and authority in leading others to achieve the objectives.
- Proven ability to build rapport and relationships with a range of stakeholders across a business and using those relationships to influence and persuade to achieve common goals.
- Proven ability to navigate competing business proprieties and stakeholder views
- Evidence of working calm under pressure and successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proven ability to manage own workload, considering needs of stakeholders, timelines and deadlines and wider prioritisation
- Experience of working in a team including supporting others, drawing on support from others and sharing in successes and challenges
- Previous application of commercial understanding to deliver effective finance support