Senior Specialist - Financial Planning And Analysis

Job description / Role

Management reporting:
? Complete all monthly financial reporting activities as per the timetable set by the Management/central reporting team. These activities include review of opex spend, updating cash flow/P&L forecasts, Actual vs Budget reporting, management reports etc.
? Prepare and share monthly management reports to the management/Business Unit.
? Manage, report on, and continuously monitor the financial performance of the various investees (internal & external) with particular focus on budget management

Financial Planning and Budgeting:
? Support business unit in delivering timely & quality 5-year business plan & budget. This covers management of budgetary process end- to-end.
? Lead the preparation of 5-year business plan and budget for corporate divisions/platforms whilst ensuring alignment with the relevant guidance from the central budget consolidation team.
? Incorporate the budget impact of approved workforce plans for business unit.
? Ensure timely and quality delivery of budget submissions of investees (internal & external)
? Manage the review and sign off process of the budget submissions of business unit

Finance Business Partnering
? Partner with business unit management teams and provide financials insight and guidance including participation in Division-led initiatives and activities, as required
? Provide relevant support to business unit management in various finance areas, including any additional budget or reporting requirements, financial policy queries etc to support decision making and the Division’s ability to deliver against previously defined goals.

? Review purchase requisitions, contract uploads, work releases, new hire requisitions etc initiated by business unit and ensure timely responses to these requests.

Business valuations:
? Provide support in analyzing different technical issues specific to business valuations of the investees (internal & external)
? Interact with management and present relevant information effectively.
? Create cash flow forecasts and analyses financial condition and profitability of business.

Others:
? Performance scorecards: Assist in the process of 1) defining business unit scorecard contents and 2) performance measurement of approved scorecard, whilst liaising with relevant stakeholders
? Process enhancements: Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of relevant systems, policies, and processes to maximize efficiency.
? Project management: Lead relevant projects, as applicable/required


Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:
? Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Knowledge & Experience:
? Relevant Professional Accounting qualification is a must.
? Minimum experience required is 3 – 5 years in a similar position.
? Experience with Big 4 auditing / accounting firms is an advantage.

? Financial planning and budgeting
? Financial reporting
? Experience and training on Computer accounting systems, in particular Oracle/Hyperion Financial Management system, is an advantage.
Skills:
? Attention to detail.
? Time management
? Organizing & Planning
? Communication
? Leadership skills

About the Company

Solutions+, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company.

Established 10 years ago, we are the leading UAE shared services company offering a range of solutions from finance, human resources, IT, procurement, facilities, and sustainability.

Solutions+ portfolio of brands cover various service sectors across the UAE including sports and entertainment, in addition to business processes and ESG.

Our vision is to drive value, for our clients and our nation, by providing world-class business performance solutions. Leveraging our deep knowledge and expertise, sustainable processes, and cutting-edge technologies, we offer direct management and counsel across vital infrastructure functions, from operations to digital services.