Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Location: UAE, Abu Dhabi

About Presight: Presight, an ADX-listed public company based in Abu Dhabi, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), is the region's leading omni-analytics company. We combine big data analytics and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, creating business and societal impact. Our mission is to leverage data-driven insights to shape policies and foster safer, healthier, and more sustainable communities.

Position Overview

As we continue to expand globally, we are looking for a skilled FP&A Manager to join our dynamic team and lead the financial planning and analysis functions to drive business performance. The FP&A Manager will be responsible for overseeing the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis functions, working closely with senior management and business leaders. The role will support strategic planning, financial modeling, and provide critical insights for decision making processes. This role is pivotal in shaping Presight's financial strategy as we expand into new markets and continue our innovation in AI powered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the annual budgeting process.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and predictive models.
• Monitor and report variances between actual and budgeted figures, working with stakeholders to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis across markets, product lines, and functions to support strategic business decisions.
• Analyze historical financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Create models for P&L and balance sheet items to evaluate company performance.
• Support investor relations with information and data to respond to queries from investors and analysts.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute monthly financial reports using tools such as BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business performance.
• Prepare financial presentation materials for board meetings and investor relations activities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long term financial plans.
• Provide market insights, industry benchmarks, and competitive analysis to guide strategic initiatives.
• Support M&A activities through financial evaluations and due diligence.
• Implement financial planning tools and software to enhance process efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvements.
• Enhance reporting systems for improved financial visibility and data accuracy.
• Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, providing guidance and support for professional development and team growth.
• Comply with QHSE (Quality Health Safety and Environment), Business Continuity, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance Management and Governance of Organizations policies, procedures, plans and related risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA is a plus.
• Proven experience of 8+ years in financial planning and analysis roles with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and financial modelling skills.
• Expertise in financial software applications, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively across departments and senior management.

What We Look For: Performance driven, inquisitive individuals with agility to adapt to ambiguity, eager to build meaningful collaborations and create customer centric solutions, with a bias for action and passion for Big Data Analytics.

What Working At Presight Offers

• Culture: An open, diverse, and inclusive environment with a global vision and focus on innovation.
• Career: Accelerate your career through high impact projects and access to resources for continuous growth and learning opportunities.
• Rewards: Competitive remuneration with perks including healthcare, education support, and leave benefits.