FP&A Manager

Bayut & dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 5 brands, we have more than 123 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

The FP&A Manager supports the overall financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities of the organization. The role focuses on delivering high-quality insights to drive strategic and operational decision-making, ensuring that financial targets are met and risks are proactively managed.

In this role, you will:

• Assist in preparation of the annual budget and periodic reforecasts
• Work closely with business units to gather assumptions and inputs with a focus on cost
• Develop detailed financial models to support budgeting, long-range planning, and scenario analyses
• Consolidate inputs from various departments and validate consistency and accuracy
• Prepare monthly management reports with insightful variance analysis vs budget, forecast, and prior year
• Identify key drivers of performance and communicate findings to management
• Provide regular updates on risks and opportunities affecting financial performance
• Support preparation of board reports, investor presentations, and ad-hoc report
• Build strong relationships with department heads and provide financial guidance and insights
• Support non-finance stakeholders in understanding financial reports and KPIs
• Maintain and enhance dynamic financial models for business planning
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Develop dashboards and automated tools for improved reporting and tracking
• Provide actionable insights to senior management to drive profitability and efficiency
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in financial and operational performance
• Drive data analysis and create new models where necessary as well as constantly identify optimisation opportunities through automation and tool implementation
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as required
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is required
• 6+ years relevant experience (minimum 4 years experience in FP&A)
• Experience building financial models in Excel and reports for variance analysis
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and finance principles
• Knowledge and understanding of financial statements and drivers that influence the P&L
• Strong MS excel skills
• Demonstrated financial analysis and modelling skills
• Proven ability to work successfully in an ambiguous environment
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Will need to be comfortable interacting with people across the organization
• Fluency in English is a must
• Highly analytical and detail oriented with high level of intellectual curiosity
• Self-driven, proactive individual with motivation to grow and excel with a dynamic and face paced team environment
• Self-starting nature

• A fast paced, high performing team
• Multicultural environment with over 50 different nationalities
• Competitive Tax-free Salary
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Annual Air Ticket Allowance
• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates
• Rewards & Recognitions
• Learning & Development

Bayut & dubizzle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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