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Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis Job in Abu Dhabi:
Position Overview: The Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis will mainly be responsible in driving financial strategy and decision-making processes for Etihad Rail Mobility. This position requires a highly analytical leader who can oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and profitability analysis while effectively collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis Job Responsibilities:
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Oversee financial planning activities for Etihad Rail Mobility, working closely with internal teams and liaising with external stakeholders such as investors and the holding company.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, including creation, monitoring, and updates (e.g., accruals and budget shifts), in collaboration with the Shared Service Finance Team.
- Prepare and report monthly financial reports for Etihad Rail Mobility leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Support comprehensive business planning activities to align with strategic goals and objectives.
- Financial Analysis and Profitability Optimization
- Perform regular profitability analyses for the various routes within the network to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of cost drivers within the business and transform insights into strategic recommendations for leadership.
- Assist in creating business cases to facilitate informed decisions for both internal and external management.
- ERP Implementation and Process Enhancement
- Drive the successful implementation of the new ERP system (Oracle Fusion), ensuring smooth integration and optimization of financial processes.
- Establish robust accounting and reporting structures to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial controls.
- Continuously enhance financial models, reporting tools, and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making capabilities.
- Leadership and Business Partnering
- Act as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders, providing financial insights and guidance to inform operational and strategic decisions.
- Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering professional development, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial initiatives with business objectives and drive operational excellence.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills And Experience:
Academic Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
Professional Qualifications:
- Professional qualifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or CFA are highly desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
- Proven track record of working in large, complex organizations, preferably in transportation, logistics, infrastructure.
- Having prior consultancy experience would be an added advantage.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion ERP is mandatory.
- Experience in ERP system implementation is a strong advantage.
- Proven track record to analyze profitability and cost structures effectively.
Other Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools is a plus.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
About Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail was formed under Federal Law No. 2 with the mandate of managing the development, construction, and operation of the UAE’s national railway network for freight and passengers. The network was built to link the principal centres of industry, manufacturing, production, population, and import/export points of the UAE and will form a vital part of the planned GCC railway network.