Assistant Vice President – Financial Planning & Analysis

JOB PURPOSE

• Executing effective financial forecasting and planning, including monitoring and tracking divisional and projects’ financial performance
• Quarterly performance and KPIs review
• Financial analysis for new business proposals
• Preparation of FP&A presentations and reports for the Management
• This role is for a UAE National

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Planning & Forecasting

Assist in the preparation, update and overall management of the 5-year Business Plan & financial projections

Monitor the Business Plan and Forecast for deviations, keep the plan updated for quarterly changes, and escalate changes to the Management as necessary

Support the Management in planning capital allocation by building financial models, to ensure that adequate funds are available and investments appropriately valued

Prepare Management reports and presentations (funding requirements, valuations, capital allocation and surplus capital, scenario/sensitivity analysis, dividend analysis, and other financial analysis)

Monthly Business Update

• Assist in the preparation and management of the Monthly Business Update report, in coordination with all the relevant corporate functions, teams and divisions
• Presentation of the results to the Management

Quarterly Performance and KPI Review

• Preparation and development of the quarterly performance reports and KPIs for various projects and divisions, in coordination with the Financial Reporting and Development teams
• New Developments/Projects/JVs/Ventures Financial analysis
• Provide financial analysis in line with internal policies for new business proposals, focusing on valuation, funding requirements and returns

Financial Policies

Assist in updating, monitoring and reviewing internal financial policies

RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 6+ years of related experience in corporate finance/financial analysis

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

• Advanced corporate finance and investment analysis experience
• Good understanding of IFRS accounting for a real estate developer preferrable

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Excellent Excel modeling and PowerPoint drafting skills
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• High level of professional and personal ethical standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written), adept at building strong relationships and teamwork
• Strong time management capabilities

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management or economics from a reputable university
• Professional financial qualification is preferred e.g., CFA, MBA, CIMA, CMA, CPA, etc.