Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The UAE Context

Edenred UAE is a fast growing payroll service provider serving more than 6,000 business and more than 2 million unbanked employees. We service over 10 banks and 35 financial institutions. We offer a unique value proposition for companies to manage their payroll and for employees to receive their salaries and use it in the simplest way offering multiple value added services via our mobile app (money transfer, mobile recharge and card services)

We are a purpose-driven company whose values are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We want to break down barriers to financial empowerment. Join us as we change the way the world defines financial freedom driving the financial inclusion of the unbanked population by offering the best product experience and services.

Job Description

The FP&A Manager will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting and ad-hoc financial analysis. The role holder will have a strong business partnering mindset and will be a key point of contact with our headquarters in all topics related to financial performance. They will work closely with other members of the executive committee on company-wide projects, encouraging agility, tight monitoring of company KPIs, and analyzing new business opportunities and driving the implementation of finance projects to drive automation and improve reporting efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Monthly Business review files, 3 Years strategic plan, yearly budgets and forecasts
• Perform variance analysis to understand the key drivers of the results and presenting commentary explaining changes from prior forecasts/budgets
• Performing business analysis that supports the generation of value in the company and creates financial business cases supporting business initiatives
• Developing and tracking performance metrics, creating presentations, and generally providing financial analysis on a variety of topics to senior management
• Helping design new reports and dashboards to efficiently deliver the financial results to Executive Committee
• Enhancing controls and streamlining processes, introducing automation where possible
  
  

Reporting Structure:

The selected candidate will report directly to the Director of Finance and Operations.

Required Skills & Profile:

• Previous experience in either business analysis, audit or financial planning and analysis.
• Previous experience with group reporting processes.
• At least 5-years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in driving teams with indirect reporting lines.
• Experience preparing complex Excel financial models and Powerpoint presentations.
• Ability to work autonomously and cope with ambiguity.
• Ability to build strong relationships and excellent communication and presentation skills.