Finance Manager, dnata UAE Cargo

At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Our Product team makes this possible by creating products that are innovative, efficient and a game changer in the aviation world. Do you want to play a part in that journey and own technical products used by stakeholders and customers across the world? Join us in cosmopolitan Dubai as a Finance Manager and make your mark on the aviation world by taking our products to the next level.

About the role

As Finance Manager, you will support the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function providing strategic business partnering for business leaders to manage the value of their organisation. Through a solid partnership and credibility to influence stakeholders, you will support the planning, operation and execution of strategy and identify the key drivers of success through data and sound business judgement.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted advisor and Business Partner providing support and challenge to their business area to help manage the value of their organisation.
• Support with annual budgets, full year forecasts, mid to long-term plans and targets with the business and drive the business to deliver them.
• Provide advice and consultancy in the development and validation of business cases to support the proposal to invest in new ventures, capital expenditure and large / long-term commercial agreements.
• Ensure business performance is monitored on a periodic basis through relevant reports, KPIs and meetings (e.g., MFR / MBR), including the identification and delegation of actions across the business to improve future business performance.
• Ensure that an appropriate financial control environment exists in the business to protect the shareholder’s interest.
• Ensure the Corporate Governance Manuals are followed across the entities.
• Lead the development of the finance teams (regardless of reporting line) within the defined business portfolio to ensure a high performing Finance team.

Qualifications & Experience

This job might be for you if you have:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Finance & Insurance or Finance Management.
• Experience in a similar capacity within a Finance department, supporting businesses in large, multinational organisations.
• Proven history of delivering real value add FP&A support to a business.
• Experience providing FP&A support through a period of significant business change and in a dynamic and challenging business environment.
• The ability to work with the business and a range of stakeholders providing solid advice and building partnerships.
• The ability to identify the right data to be translated into powerful stories through PowerBI.
• High proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, tables, and graph production) as well as PowerBI and MS PowerPoint.

How you will work

• Customer centric mind-set, the customer is the focal point of delivering products, services, and experiences.
• We’re full time back in office here in Dubai at Emirates.

You’ll have an edge if you are:

• Experienced in the aviation / airline operations industry.
• Have a positive attitude and an ability to drive discernible change and delivery, at pace, in a pressurised environment.
• Agile and innovative mind-set with the tenacity to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing environment.

Recruitment Process and Timeline

Emirates is an international organisation with employees from over 160 nationalities; we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your sales & business development experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates.

Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary, paid tax-free and reviewed annually. 42 calendar days annual leave, plus public holidays. Full relocation package, including flights, shipping and optional hotel accommodation on arrival. Annual leave travel - return tickets home each year. Private medical insurance. Discounts on airline tickets for EK and partner networks. Travel benefits and discounts for friends & family. Education Support Allowance for children’s education in Dubai or abroad. A Product community committed to you, with mentor programmes, growth & development support along with regular social gatherings.