Qureos Mentor

"Camelicious" - Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products

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 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 The FP&amp;A Manager will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, business insights, and strategic decision-making at Camelicious. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and providing actionable insights to support commercial growth, cost optimization, and profitability across the dairy &amp; F&amp;B value chain &ndash; from farm operations to production, sales, and distribution.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 1. Financial Planning &amp; Budgeting
 
 
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 Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across all business units (farm, plant, production, sales &amp; marketing, logistics).
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 Develop short-term and long-term financial plans aligned with strategic objectives.
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 Collaborate with department heads to translate business plans into financial outcomes.
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 2. Analysis &amp; Insights
 
 
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 Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports highlighting P&amp;L performance, cost drivers, margins, and business KPIs.
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 Conduct variance analysis vs. budget/forecast and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
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 Deliver insights on product profitability, SKU rationalization, sales channel performance, and pricing strategies.
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 3. Strategic Support
 
 
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 Support leadership team in strategic projects such as expansion plans, new product launches, and export market entries.
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 Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessment for investment decisions.
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 Partner with commercial and operations teams to evaluate promotional spend effectiveness and ROI.
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 4. Process Excellence &amp; Systems
 
 
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 Enhance financial planning and reporting tools, dashboards, and business intelligence systems.
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 Ensure integration of financial data across ERP, production, and sales systems for accuracy and efficiency.
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 Drive automation and standardization of reporting processes.
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 5. Governance &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Ensure all financial planning activities are compliant with IFRS, local regulations, and corporate policies.
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 Work closely with internal and external auditors for transparency and control.
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 Implement financial controls around planning, forecasting, and reporting.
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 Key Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; Certification
 
 
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 Mandatory
 
 : Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
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 Experience
 
 
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 Minimum
 
 7&ndash;10 years of progressive FP&amp;A/finance experience
 
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 Strong background in
 
 Food &amp; Beverage (F&amp;B), FMCG, or dairy/agri-processing
 
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 Proven track record in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering.
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 ERP and BI systems experience (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or Power BI preferred).
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 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
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 Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
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 Commercial acumen with understanding of
 
 farm-to-table business models
 
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 Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior leadership engagement.
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 High integrity, resilience, and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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 Leadership skills with ability to coach and mentor finance team members.
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 KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
 
 
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 Accuracy and timeliness of budgets and forecasts.
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 Quality and impact of financial insights provided to leadership.
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 Improvement in profitability, cost efficiency, and margin optimization.
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 Effectiveness of financial systems, tools, and reporting processes.
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 Compliance with internal controls and audit standards.
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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Leadership &amp; Market Development
 
 
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 Develop and implement the global export strategy in line with Camelicious&rsquo; overall growth objectives.
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 Identify, evaluate, and prioritize international markets with high potential for camel milk and dairy-based products.
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 Build and manage relationships with international distributors, key accounts, trade partners, and regulatory bodies.
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 Lead negotiations on contracts, pricing, and long-term supply agreements in international markets.
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 Ensure strong brand positioning and compliance with cultural, dietary, and regulatory requirements in each market.
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 Commercial &amp; Operational Management
 
 
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 Drive annual export sales targets and profitability, ensuring sustainable business growth.
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 Manage the full export cycle including logistics, documentation, customs clearance, and international trade compliance.
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 Oversee pricing models, margin management, and forex risk associated with exports.
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 Coordinate closely with production, supply chain, quality, and finance teams to ensure product availability, compliance, and timely delivery.
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 Regulatory &amp; Compliance Oversight
 
 
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 Ensure adherence to international trade regulations, food safety standards, and certifications (Halal, ISO, HACCP, etc.).
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 Stay updated on regulatory changes across target markets (import requirements, tariffs, labeling standards).
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 Partner with quality and R&amp;D to ensure product specifications meet local and international standards.
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 Leadership &amp; Team Development
 
 
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 Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing export sales team.
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 Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer-centricity.
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 Represent Camelicious at international trade shows, exhibitions, and industry forums.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, International Trade, or related field; MBA preferred.
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 10+ years of progressive experience in exports/business development in the food &amp; beverage manufacturing industry (mandatory), with strong preference for dairy sector expertise.
 
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 Proven track record in driving international sales and distribution networks across multiple regions (UK, USA, China, Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa).
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 Strong understanding of international trade regulations, logistics, and export documentation.
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 Experience in negotiating high-value contracts and managing P&amp;L responsibilities.
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 Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills.
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 Key Competencies
 
 
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 Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
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 Deep knowledge of food &amp; beverage (dairy preferred) industry dynamics.
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 Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
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 Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced international markets.
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 Multilingual skills (Arabic, Mandarin, or European languages) a plus.
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