Director Corporate FP&A

IFS


Job Location:

Dubai - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Role Overview

The Director Corporate FP&A owns consolidated financial reporting and analysis across the organization. This role is responsible for translating complex financial data into clear actionable insights about group-level P&L movements and underlying business drivers. This director serves as the strategic financial communicator to senior management and internal stakeholders ensuring consistency of financial narrative and quality of insights.

Key Responsibilities

Consolidated Financial Reporting - Own and coordinate consolidated financial reporting across the organization. Ensure consistency of data methodology and narrative across reporting streams. Maintain a single source of truth for IFSs financial position and performance. Reconcile variances validate data quality and drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and controls.

Business Driver Analysis & Narrative - Lead deep analysis of group-level P&L movementswhy did ARR change why did gross margin move whats driving operating leverage or expense growth. Articulate the business drivers (volume pricing mix productivity retention operational efficiency) in clear executive-ready narratives. Provide context that helps the Board and CFO understand whats sustainable vs. one-off in financial performance.

Financial Commentary Development - Develop monthly/quarterly performance narratives financial presentations Board commentary and financial forecasting documents. Coordinate across finance functions to ensure commentary is consistent fact-based and highlights the drivers of business performance. Own the messaging on financial health and strategic progress.

Liquidity & Financial Planning - Support liquidity forecasting and cash flow analysis. Work with treasury and operations to model financial impact of business decisions. Provide early warning on financial constraints or opportunities for deployment.

Ad-Hoc Strategic Analysis - Provide analysis which supports CEO CFO and Strategic Finance team with rapid-turnaround financial analysis on strategic initiatives business cases market conditions and operational performance. Build financial models that enable scenario planning and decision-making.


Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

  • 7 years of financial analysis/reporting experience with at least 3 years in a reporting leadership role
  • Deep expertise in consolidated financial reporting P&L analysis and business driver understanding
  • Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear narrative and actionable insights
  • Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills in Excel
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to present financial insights to Board and C-suite
  • Demonstrated experience managing a team in a finance function
  • Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field; CPA or MBA preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in SaaS or high-growth software companies
  • Experience with investor relations or equity research
  • Exposure to enterprise planning tools (Oracle EPM Adaptive Insights)
  • Experience with financial controls audit processes and regulatory reporting
  • Track record of building and developing high-performing finance teams

Additional Information :

 

  • A persistent nature and a willingness to understand and overcome operational challenges/obstacles.
  • Ability to understand processes and challenges and effectively communicate internally.
  • Ability to understand internal processes and navigate effectively.
  • Previous experience in a multinational technology company would be an advantage

Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Role OverviewThe Director Corporate FP&A owns consolidated financial reporting and analysis across the organization. This role is responsible for translating complex financial data into clear actionable insights about group-level P&L movements and underlying business drivers. This director serves a...

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