Assistant Manager- FP&A

We are looking to hire an Assistant Manager – FP&A who will be responsible for supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and management reporting activities for our client based in Dubai, UAE - which is one of the largest companies in the region.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 6 months and is renewable based on performance. The role sits within the Corporate Finance and reports directly to the Head of FP&A.We are looking for a passionate Assistant Manager – FP&A who will support business decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

You should also have experience in FP&A, budgeting, financial modelling, variance analysis, and preferably possess knowledge of the hospitality industry.

Key responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across business units and corporate functions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts based on business performance, operational trends, and financial assumptions.
• Perform detailed variance analysis between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and performance presentations for senior leadership.
• Analyze P&L performance, revenue trends, operating expenses, and profitability metrics.
• Partner with business stakeholders, including operations, commercial, revenue management, and other departments, to understand financial performance and provide insights.
• Develop financial models, scenario analysis, and business cases to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, revenue improvement, and operational efficiencies.
• Support month-end reporting activities and ensure accuracy of financial information.
• Maintain and improve financial reporting templates, forecasting models, and analytical tools.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support business growth and financial performance.
• Knowledge, skills & experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, commercial finance, or management reporting.
• Previous experience within the hospitality industry is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis
• Experience analyzing P&L statements, revenue performance, and cost drivers.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Experience in Oracle Fusion is preferred.
• Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Availability:
• Preference will be given to candidates available immediately.
• We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates.
• Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.
• We will review your job application within 7 working days.
• Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and explore potential next steps.