Financial Planning a Analysis Manager

Job Description

The CompanyCommercial property developer pushing to be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry, this industry is the fastest growing property sub-sector. Since developing a strategy for their unique brand, they have successfully launched four offices, with two more coming this year. They have a growth strategy of 30 buildings over the next 7 years, with a global focus.The RoleFP&A Manager reporting into the Founder and forming part of the management team based in Dubai.Key responsibilities* Prepare the annual budget, strategic plan and any necessary re-forecasts.* Support the senior management team in the development and monitoring of the strategic plan and milestones, producing Monthly/Quarterly Reporting as necessary.* Drafting of business cases, development and challenge of forecasts for the core businesses and new product or geographical expansion* Ability to manage and calculate UK service charges for properties is imperative.* Prepare and present financial performance reviews to the leadership team, proactively challenging performance and providing analytical insight to support exceeding objectives* Improve financial performance; including product profitability, comparison, benchmarking and analysis for our competitive set.* Full ownership of the monthly Property Board investment proposals.* Candidates should have experience in the UK market and start-up experience is highly desirable.* Managing an Accountant for reporting and will have responsibility for the property CAPEX co-ordination and business cases.* Business partner with a number of stakeholders including the operational teams and will be the finance team link to budget and planning.* Strong focus on building cohesion with the other management team functions in order to drive revenue performance and creative impact.* Lead the development and analysis of the financial elements of business planning* Development of standardised and detailed financial and operating models.* Help the group take their most advantageous form, being a leader in business modelling and using this to shape every decision we make.* Consolidate weekly and monthly financial performance and review to identify trends from which both opportunities and challenges may arise.* Responsible for analysis of Management Financial reporting, including completion of or collaboration to ensure P&L reporting, Budgeting, regular forecasting and KPI Reporting.* Owns divisional financial model and business plan.* Working with team members to review and approve monthly accounts before finalisation and provide commentary on Performance, and OPEX playbacks, e.g. marketing or HR ROI.* With reference to the commercial models, and using current performance as a guide, youll be expected to identify ways to improve performance and/or save money, and therefore improve profitability.* Review and consolidate the operational and capital budgets prepared and work with key stakeholders to develop capital business plans and ensure that the budgets are managed by stakeholders.* Work with team members across boundaries, as required to ensure multi-channel projects and initiatives are reviewed regularly to monitor the delivery of approved financial plans, supporting and escalating accordingly any variance.* Provide financial and planning expertise to project teams to develop strategic initiatives, notably the international workstream of the groups growth strategy and any transformation programme.* Highly analytical approach to analysing new market opportunities and present SWOT and recommendations at a deep level Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Enjoy commercial business management, with a strong understanding of the digital, property, business and finance eco-systems Qualified accountant - ACA through to CIMA.* Proven experience of managing FP&A matters within UK.* Business Strategy qualifications or experience - Post Grad/MBA Preferable Navigating amongst ambiguity and pace, within the role is an absolute necessity.* Agile experience beneficial.* In-depth understanding of business and financial planning processes.* Strong mathematical understanding, with analytical and logical problem-solving skills.* Outstanding communication and presentation skills with an ability to synthesise and explain complex financial information in a clear way to others who are not specialists. REQUIREMENTS: Candidate REQUIREMENTS* Candidates must have an accountancy qualification, strong modelling and analytical skills gained from a Property Management and Property Development background.* Highly capable in use of technology and software with emphasis on MS Excel and financial modelling and expert level in PowerPoint to create graphs, charts and exceptionally professional pitches.* Property, Investment Management and start-up modelling experience are imperative.* Proven leadership skills and be able to present to and influence senior management.* Positive, go-getter attitude and a hard worker with a strong work ethic.* Loves a challenge, willingness to work beyond job scope and consistently strives to achieve results.* Excellent relationship building skills, a team player and fun to have around.Salary & Benefits* 30,000 AED per month* Annual Air Fare* Private Medical Insurance

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