Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

About the Role:

Our client is a leading insurance company who is looking for an experienced FP&A Manager.

To manage and deliver financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities that support strategic decision-making across the organisation. The role provides robust financial insights, ensures accuracy and integrity of financial data, and partners with business units to enhance performance, optimise profitability, and support long-term business planning in line with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.

This role is open to Emirati Nationals only

Key Responsibilities:

Leads the delivery of FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, ensuring the provision of accurate, timely, and insightful financial information. Acts as a key business partner to finance leadership and operational teams, supporting strategic planning, financial governance, and continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans aligned with business strategy.
• Support strategic planning processes through scenario modelling and financial impact analysis.
• Provide forward-looking financial insights to guide decision-making and business growth initiatives.

Performance Management & Analysis

• Analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance against budget and forecasts.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify key drivers and trends impacting performance.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial and operational outcomes.

Reporting & Business Partnering

• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Partner with business units to provide financial modelling, cost analysis, and profitability insights.
• Support decision-making through clear and concise financial reporting and analysis.

Financial Governance & Compliance

• Support the preparation of financial statements in line with IFRS (including IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 requirements).
• Contribute to regulatory reporting, including XBRL submissions and insurance authority filings.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations, including return submissions, payments, and audit coordination.
• Manage reconciliations and ensure accuracy across financial systems (e.g., RMS and Premia).

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

• Improve financial reporting processes and enhance data quality, accuracy, and automation.
• Utilise financial systems, ERP platforms, and BI tools to enhance reporting and insights.
• Support implementation of process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation.

Stakeholder Management & Team Support

• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams during month-end and year-end close processes.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Build strong working relationships across finance and business functions to achieve organisational objectives.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support strategic initiatives, investment evaluations, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting frameworks, and analytical capabilities.
• Contribute to finance transformation and data-driven decision-making initiatives.
• Other duties as reasonably expected.

Qualification and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (CFA, ACCA, CA, or CMA) required or in progress.
• Minimum of 4 plus years' experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering within a regulated environment preferred.
• Exposure to IFRS standards and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities. 
• Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial planning systems.
• Knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and data analytics techniques.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills. 
• High attention to detail with strong governance and compliance awareness.