Job Description
Leading financial planning activities: including monthly/quarterly forecast and variance analysis, annual budgeting, strategic plans, and budget presentations Performing activities linked to the closing of monthly actuals, as per the Group’s reporting deadlines, with adherence to IFRS Building and maintaining dashboards and reports of key operating and financial performance indicators Driving insightful analysis and financial visibility through financial modelling and scenario analysis to enable strategic and operational decision-making Working closely with the UAE Brand Director and department heads to identify areas of opportunity or concern Providing recommendations and guidance on actions necessary to achieve financial targets, accelerate growth, manage cost Reviewing capital investment requests for retail and wholesale channel development to support growth initiatives Supporting initiatives to promote financial knowledge and KPI adherence across commercial teams Contributing to the development of a strong compliance culture within the UAE Finance function and the Brand Establishing a strong working relationship with the Regional and UAE Finance leadership teams and supporting initiatives at the discretion of the Regional Director FP&A Leadership Skills: BA/BSc degree Finance/Accounting or Business; CPA or MBA (or equivalent) preferred Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial controlling / FP&A, or working within a similar environment Strong base knowledge of accounting, finance, and operational principles Solid budgeting/forecasting/reporting background Experience in managing complex structures with multiple stakeholders Willingness for personal growth with ability to motivate and lead a team Experience in working under pressure, adherence to tight deadlines and strong ability to identify priorities Proven ability to work with all levels of management and develop key relationships High learning agility, able to deliver within a dynamic environment Proficient use of SAP ERP, financial queries in SEM & BW and data visualization tools (Sap Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Looker Studio) Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with strong presentation skills and ability to synthesize and simplify complex financial arguments Strong analytic, organization and problem-solving skills Strong team mindset and project management skills Ability to work with cross functional teams Fluent (spoken and written) in English Integrity and Credibility Strong Business Acumen Results Oriented and Driven Calm Under Pressure Problem Solver Under Pressure Curious and Inquisitive * Ability to Delegate Effectively
