FP & A Head

Job Description : FP & A HEAD DUBAI A regional powerhouse operating across 30+ entities in the Middle East, with a diversified portfolio spanning FMCG, manufacturing, trading, and industrial goods. The organization is poised for a strategic shift in how financial insights drive performance, growth, and capital allocation. Role Overview: Reporting to the Group CFO and based in Dubai, the Head of FP&A will lead a transformation of the group’s financial planning and performance management capabilities. This role will elevate FP&A from a traditional reporting function to a dynamic, insight-led decision engine. The successful candidate will architect and lead robust forecasting frameworks, strategic analytics, and commercial finance initiatives across a complex multi-entity environment. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the strategic finance partner to the Group CFO, delivering rolling forecasts, ROI models, and board-level analytics. Build and implement a group-wide FP&A framework with harmonized dashboards, KPIs, and reporting systems. Drive data-led pricing, margin optimization, cost control, and capex strategy across business units. Lead and mentor a high-performing team of FP&A analysts, fostering commercial acumen and decision support capabilities. Translate financial complexity into actionable business insights that shape executive decisions. Standardize and enhance financial planning processes across 30+ business entities in the region. Your Profile: 18+ years of progressive experience in finance, with recent leadership roles in Group FP&A or Commercial Finance. Strong industry experience across FMCG, manufacturing, trading, or industrial sectors. Fluency in enterprise systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Hyperion, and advanced analytical tools including Power BI and Excel. Demonstrated ability to communicate financial insights with clarity and conviction at board and senior leadership levels. Based in Dubai or open to relocation; regional exposure across GCC/MENA is a strong advantage. Strategic, structured, and resilient — with a commitment to building a high-impact FP&A function that drives real business outcomes.

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