Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) – Finance – Dubai Holding Asset Management

Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) – Finance – Dubai Holding Asset Management

About Dubai Holding Asset Management:

Dubai Holding Asset Management (DHAM) owns and operates an extensive portfolio of 20 landmark retail destinations and 15 residential communities.

The Group plays a focal role in shaping Dubai's position as a global leader in business, tourism and leisure, contributing to its position as one of the world's most coveted and sought-after livable destinations. From hot-spot retail destinations like Bluewater's, JBR, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Al Khawaneej Walk and The Outlet Village to popular attractions, including the Theatre of Digital Art, Madame Tussauds, Tr88house, Museum of Illusions, Dubai Holding Asset Management’s retail destinations captivate millions of visitors and tourists every year.

Meanwhile, the niche and vibrant community centers as Bay Avenue, Mudon Community Centre, and Serena Marketplace play a vast role in enhancing the overall quality of life in residential communities, making neighbourhoods more vibrant and connected. In 2022, Dubai Holding Asset Management’s retail destinations collectively attracted over 28 million visitors and hosted over 75 events across the portfolio.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) to join our Finance team. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing, coordinating and driving various portfolios’ strategic business planning, budgeting and periodical forecasts, and performing critical business case analysis.
• Acting as the primary focal point of assigned portfolio by coordinating with heads of business units to gather data for timely analysis for decision making.
• Coordinating for DHAM strategic business planning processes to ensure high quality business plan submissions to shareholders.
• Working closely with departments to develop plans and forecasts, analyzing submissions and recommending optimizations.
• Monitoring global and local market trends and forecasting their potential impacts on assigned portfolios.
• Ensuring budgetary controls are in place and being the focal point for budgetary controls and portfolio performance.
• Continuously monitoring business performance against approved plans and suggesting mitigation options as needed.
• Collaborating with Accounting, Treasury and Investment functions to ensure proper transaction recording for reporting and monitoring.
• Performing meaningful analysis that provides insights into financial and operational KPIs.
• Working as a strategic and financial partner to business heads, providing analysis and recommendations for informed decision making.
• Identifying and assessing potential analysis and monitoring requirements of assigned portfolios.
• Collaborating with the Line Manager on various initiatives led by the FP&A function.
• Providing suggestions for achieving higher efficiencies in cost and revenue drivers based on operational analysis.
• Staying updated on financial technologies that can improve planning, monitoring, reporting, and control.

About you:

• Masters’ degree in Finance/Accounting, or MBA Finance preferred.
• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance, CA, CPA, CMA or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 8 years of Finance / Accounting experience preferably in a large retail / real estate conglomerate.
• At least 2 years in the Middle East within FP&A is preferred.
• Previous experience using Hyperion is preferred.
• Strong knowledge across all financial aspects – budgeting, forecasting, planning, accounting, reporting etc.
• Excellent analytical skills for interpreting budgetary and financial information.
• Excellent writing skills to draft professional reports and correspondence that is clear and concise.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with all levels in the organization.
• Solid track record of producing highly accurate and timely analysis.
• Excellent system knowledge like PowerBi, Oracle Fusion, EBS, Hyperion/FCCS etc.
• Advanced critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially MS Excel.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills. Arabic would be an added advantage.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team and enjoy a comprehensive benefit package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.