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manager planning

Dubai World Trade Centre

Core Responsibility:
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To deliver and adhere to the annual budget guidelines and calendar on a timely basis
To deliver annual budgets for BUs in accordance with guidelines/instructions and timetable approved by CFO.
To prepare and review departments budgets to ensure that they have been prepared on a consistent basis, and in accordance with the underlying business assumptions, plan objectives, and corporate strategies.
To plan and control the production of long and medium-term financial planning information and forecasts for specific departments in line with policies, procedures and timelines.
To deliver the quarterly forecasting activities for BUs to ensure forecasts adequately reflect changes in activity levels or business assumptions. Where major revisions have been made, review the appropriateness of proposed remedial action.
To deliver monthly CEO &amp; BOD reporting packs.
To deliver monthly internal management reporting packs for specific departments.
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 <li>Operations Management</li>
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To ensure that any major variances in financial performance for specific departments have been satisfactorily explained and appropriate remedial action is taken.
Continually improve monthly close process such as accrual entries, revenue recognition, expense reporting including appropriate account reconciliation
To identify opportunities for cost reduction and business improvement. To identify financial risk related to business activities within the specific businesses.
To meet regularly with business unit partners to discuss finance service requirements and agree on an action plan to resolve any issues
To provide advice to business unit partners on finance matters, including business case preparation, option evaluation and costing, cross-charging and other ad hoc requests.
To contribute to the overall development of planning and budgeting tools in the Planning &amp; Reporting Department.
Customer Centricity:
Ensure customer satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns/issues and requests from business units.
Engage with business units on a periodic basis to get feedback on the quality of Finance service delivery and understand and address challenges, if any
Process Improvement and Enhance Internal Controls
To address and drive closure to issues pertaining to Internal Audit.
To drive and lead initiatives to enhance process capability and internal controls.
Participate in business units initiatives that will positively impact the Finance Department.
To support other initiatives as required by the Finance Management to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
Continuous Improvement
Drive projects/initiatives which will streamline/enhance the Finance service capability to the business units.
Timely communication of process changes and other relevant information related to BUs and the section.
Ensures the activities of the outsourced Planning &amp; Reporting team comply with DWTC's internal control policies and procedures and effective measurement SLA and KPI.
Formal Education
University degree or equivalent professional qualification.
Work Experience
At least 3-5 years post-qualification experience.
Skills &amp; Knowledge
Demonstrated competency in budgeting, management accounting, forecasting and resource allocation and providing financial advice to Directors and senior managers.
Ability to interpret and report high quality financial information.
Ability to understand and use financial planning and accounting systems.
Proven experience working under tight deadlines and prioritizing workload accordingly.

Assistant Manager - Planning & Budgeting

Landmark Group

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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Deliver timely and high-quality monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports to address business and operational performance and alert potential risks.
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 Partner with business portfolio's comprising F&amp;B, fitness clubs, hotels, leisure, entertainment, health &amp; wellness for financial feasibility, modelling &amp; controllership.
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 Supporting FP&amp;A Head and CFO in budgeting, forecasting, building finance strategy, planning, analysis, performance management, transformation &amp; turnaround through data driven insights.
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 Work closely with business teams and drive process and business efficiencies.
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 Perform project feasibility studies for business expansion and presenting critical observations to Executive Leadership.
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 Be a key driver of discussion at management and review meetings by providing insightful and data driven analysis and highlighting critical trends and observations to the Executive Leadership.
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 Any other related duties/projects assigned by the FP&amp;A Head/CFO from time to time to meet the business needs.
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 Reporting to FP&amp;A Head.
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 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience required for the role
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 Chartered Accountant
 
 
 
 No. of Years of Experience:
 
 6-10 years
 
 
 
 Nature of Experience:
 
 Preferably with experience in retail/hospitality business in an FP&amp;A role
 
 
 
 Functional Skills:
 
 
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 Strong understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
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 Experience in power-BI/tableau/HFM and Oracle/SAP ERP
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 Advanced knowledge in MS Power point and MS Excel.
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 Good presentation skills (graphical and verbal)
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 Behavioral Skills:
 
 
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 Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders of multiple businesses.
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 Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Omnium International Limited

About the role A fantastic opportunity to join our talented Cost Planning team in our Dubai Head Office as a Cost Manager.
 This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and client-focused Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the delivery of pre-contract services for a diverse range of prestigious new construction projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. 
 Duties &amp; Responsibilities: <ul>
 As a Cost Manager within our Pre-Contract team, your responsibilities will encompass the full spectrum of pre-contract activities, including but not limited to: 
 <li>Developing detailed and accurate cost estimates at various stages of project development, from feasibility studies to detailed design.</li>
 <li>Creating and managing robust cost plans, ensuring projects remain within budget and providing proactive cost control measures.</li>
 <li>Performing accurate and efficient quantity take-offs from architectural and engineering drawings.</li>
 <li>Preparing comprehensive and well-structured Bills of Quantities in various formats to facilitate the tendering process.</li>
 <li>Developing and managing project cash flow projections to support financial planning and control.</li>
 <li>Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive tender documents, including instructions to tenderers, forms of tender, and contract conditions.</li>
 <li>Assisting in the preparation and review of various forms of construction contracts and sub-contracts.</li>
 <li>Identifying and implementing value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising quality or functionality.</li>
 <li>Conducting thorough benchmarking analysis of project costs against comparable projects to ensure competitiveness and identify potential savings.</li>
 <li>Providing strategic procurement advice to clients, including the selection of appropriate procurement routes and contractor selection processes.</li>
 <li>Developing compelling proposals for consultancy services and drafting clear and comprehensive consultancy agreements.</li>
 <li>Providing pre-contract commercial and contractual advice to clients.</li> 
 </ul>
 Key Skills &amp; Requirements <ul>
 <li>A minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor with a significant focus on pre-contract activities. </li>
 <li>Extensive experience in measuring and taking off quantities across various building and infrastructure project types.</li>
 <li>Proven ability to prepare accurate and detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs).</li> 
 <li>Strong proficiency in developing and managing comprehensive cost plans.</li> 
 <li>Demonstrable experience in conducting benchmarking analysis.</li> 
 <li>Proven ability to identify and implement value engineering initiatives.</li> 
 <li>Solid understanding of different forms of construction contracts.</li> 
 <li>Experience in preparing tender documents and managing the tender process.</li>
 <li>Proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).</li> 
 <li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.</li> 
 <li>Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and colleagues.</li> 
 <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li> 
 <li>Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. </li> 
 <li>A proactive and results-oriented approach.</li>
 <li>Familiarity with construction practices and regulations in the UAE and/or Saudi Arabia is advantageous.</li>
 </ul> 
 Qualifications, Skills &amp; Training <ul>
 <li>A bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related construction discipline.</li>
 <li>Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, AIQS, PICQS) is highly desirable.</li></ul>

Cost Manager Cost Planning (Dubai)

About the role We are looking for Senior Cost Manager, who is passionate about Cost Planning &amp; Estimation to join our fantastic Pre-Contract team in Omnium s Dubai branch.
 The successful candidate will play a lead role in our delivery of pre-contract activities within our wide-ranging portfolio of projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
 Duties &amp; Responsibilities: <ul>
 <li>Develop and manage detailed Cost Plans from concept through to tender stage, incorporating all elements of the project lifecycle.</li>
 <li>Prepare Feasibility Studies and high-level cost estimates to support initial project appraisals and business cases.</li> 
 <li>Conduct Value Engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or design intent.</li>
 <li>Analyse and interpret complex architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to accurately assess project scope and cost implications.</li> 
 <li>Lead the production of precise and comprehensive quantity take-offs using industry-standard methodologies and advanced proficiency in CostX.</li> 
 <li>Utilise CostX to generate detailed measurement reports, analyze cost data, and produce accurate quantities for all building elements (e.g., substructure, superstructure, finishes, MEP, external works).</li> 
 <li>Prepare robust and unambiguous Bills of Quantities (BOQs) in accordance with project-specific requirements and relevant standard methods of measurement.</li> 
 <li>Review and verify BOQs prepared by junior team members or external consultants for accuracy and completeness.</li> 
 <li>Conduct thorough market research to inform cost plans, including analysis of material costs, labor rates, plant costs, and specialist contractor pricing.</li>
 <li>Maintain and develop a robust cost database, incorporating historical project data and market trends.</li> 
 <li>Perform benchmarking against similar large-scale and complex projects to validate cost estimates and identify competitive pricing.</li> 
 <li>Identify and assess potential cost risks and opportunities throughout the pre-contract phase.</li> 
 <li>Develop and implement strategies to mitigate cost risks and capitalize on cost-saving opportunities.</li> 
 <li>Facilitate and contribute to value engineering workshops, offering innovative solutions to optimize project costs and enhance value.</li> 
 <li>Lead client engagement activities, acting as the primary point of contact for all cost-related matters.</li> 
 <li>Present cost reports, analyses, and recommendations to clients in a clear, concise, and professional manner.</li>
 <li>Provide expert cost advice and guidance to clients, assisting them in making informed decisions.</li> 
 <li>Collaborate effectively with design teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on cost objectives and project scope.</li> 
 <li>Participate in client meetings, workshops, and negotiations, representing the cost management function with authority and professionalism.</li>
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 Key Skills &amp; Requirements <ul>
 <li>Minimum of 7 years post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager with 3+ years working in the Middle East.</li>
 <li>Proven experience as a Senior Cost Manager or equivalent, specifically on large-scale and complex building construction projects.</li> 
 <li>Should have extensive experience working with blue-chip UAE developers such as EMAAR, Nakheel, Dubai Holdings, Aldar, Modon etc.</li> 
 <li>Must have a demonstrable ability to excel in client-facing roles. The Senior Cost Manager should have the professional poise and confidence to present and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and other key stakeholders. </li> 
 <li>Must have experience working for a Cost Consultant or PMC on a variety of large-scale and complex developments - residential, hospitality, retail, infrastructure etc. </li> 
 <li>Strong knowledge of CostX measurement software. </li> 
 <li>Demonstrable understanding of the UAE supply chain and extensive knowledge of regional material suppliers.</li> 
 <li>Must have high-level analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate cost data effectively.</li> 
 <li>Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.</li> 
 <li>Negotiation and teamwork skills.</li> 
 <li>The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.</li>
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Senior Cost Manager Cost Planning

Dubai Holding Asset Management

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 The role holder will have the overall responsibility of DHAM Group five-year strategic planning, annual budgeting and periodical forecasts. The role holder is also responsible for business/financial analysis with commercial/financial recommendations and cash-flow reporting for the Group and works very closely with ED-FP&amp;A and collaborates with portfolio heads/associates and facilitates for informed strategic decision making and thus creating positive impact and influence DHAM commercial, operational and financial performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Responsibilities
 
 
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 In close association with ED &ndash; FP&amp;A, heads of departments and leadership team, manage the development of the strategic five-year planning and annual budgets.
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 Develop, review and monitor appropriate metrics and KPIs for the business to measure growth, profitability, expense control and productivity; deliver innovative, high value-adding financial information to the management team for strategic decision making.
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 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting
 
 
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 Develop, enhance, automate and optimize DHAM strategic business planning processes on a continuous basis to ensure comprehensive, high quality business plan submission to DH and DHAM management.
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 Work closely with departments / business units to develop plan and forecasts. Critically analyses, challenges submissions and recommends for optimization.
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 Keep abreast of both global and local market trends and indicators, short term and long term, and foresee / forecast potential impact of DHAM businesses and its plans.
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 Reporting and Monitoring
 
 
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 Ensure budgetary controls are adequately placed through systems and processes.
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 Continuously monitor business performance against approved plan and highlight potential deviations and suggest mitigation options, if any, to respective teams and higher management.
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 Responsible for group cash-flow reporting and project capex reporting to ensure liquidity and solvency for the Group.
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 Work together with Accounting, Treasury and Investment functions in Finance to ensure proper recording of transactions which facilitate reporting and monitoring.
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 Business Analysis
 
 
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 Develop, enhance business analysis framework and templates to facilitate standardization of business analysis methodology, techniques, inputs, output and monitoring.
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 Support management and department heads with required business/commercial/financial analysis with recommendation to support strategic, informed decision making in line with best practices.
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 Pricing Impact Analysis and Capital Expenditure Analysis
 
 
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 Conduct financial impact and profitability analysis on any asset price revisions and provide scenario analysis and recommendations.
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 Review analysis shared by the team on the renewal scenarios and related price changes, through rental alignment with new leases pricing.
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 Monitor spending for capital projects by developing adequate control tools and mechanisms. Educate relevant teams for informed decision making and effective controls.
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 Perform capital expenditure and working capital analysis as well as industry / peer group comparisons as required for DHAM corporate as well as for business units.
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 Critical Request Inputs and Special Projects
 
 
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 Provide financial inputs on critical and high value deals and business cases to evaluate their commercial viability and impact on overall budget that guides the business unit heads in critical decision making.
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 Provide financial inputs and recommendations, for memos to top management, Project Investment Committee and Executive Management Committees.
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 Work closely with the ED &ndash; FP&amp;A and be integral part of special projects, critical contracts and various initiatives undertaken / lead by FP&amp;A function.
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 Continuous Improvement
 
 
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 Always thrive for innovative ideas and suggestions w.r.t. processes, costs and revenue in order to achieve continuous improvement in organizational and operational efficiencies.
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 Stay abreast of current and new financial reporting guidelines, technologies, tools and techniques that can be used within DHAM to improve planning, monitoring, reporting and control.
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 Minimum Qualification:
 
 
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 Bachelors&rsquo; degree in Accounting or Finance, CA, CPA, CMA or equivalent is required.
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 Masters&rsquo; degree in Finance/ Accounting, or MBA Finance preferred.
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 Experience:
 
 
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 Minimum 8-10 years of Finance / Accounting experience preferably in a large retail / real estate conglomerate.
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 At least 2 years in the Middle East within FP&amp;A is preferred.
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 Previous experience using Hyperion is preferred.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA)

Aldar Education

Job DescriptionAldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Assistant Manager - Financial Planning &amp; Analysis for our HQ office in Abu Dhabi.Since its inception in 2007 with just 250 students, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, with more than 25 owned and managed premium and super-premium schools and academies- in partnership with some of the world s most prestigious institutions including Rugby School, King s College Wimbledon, and Cranleigh. The Group now serves over 38,000 students through 5,000 educators from more than 100 nationalities to deliver world-class education across a broad range of curricula and learning pathways from nursery through to K12.At Aldar Education, our impact goes far beyond the classroom: we are proud to contribute to the UAE s vision for a sustainable, knowledge-based economy through premium education. With this in mind, we hire educators and insustry professionals who not only embody our values and cultural ethos but also bring a genuine passion for education qualities central to our mission of shaping the leaders of tomorrow.If you are passionate about excellence and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our journeyThis is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi s leading school group.To provide comprehensive financial planning and analytical support for the FP&amp;A Function. The role will be responsible for preparation of the annual budgeting cycle, developing 5-year business plans, conducting corporate finance initiatives, performing detailed financial analysis, and preparing forecasts to enable effective strategic and operational decision-making.ResponsibilitiesMain Duties:Business Planning: Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-term (5 10 years) business plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.Budgeting: Assist in the end-to-end annual budgeting process, including building Excel-based budget models and preparing management presentation decks.Forecasting: Support monthly forecasting activities across different entities, and maintain up-to-date cash flow forecasts to ensure liquidity planning and monitoring.Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain robust financial models to project financial statements over 5 10 years, supporting decision-making and scenario analysis.Financial Analysis &amp; Reporting: Provide insightful financial reports and analytical tools to monitor business unit performance, establish benchmarks, and measure goal achievement.Budget Administration: Manage the upload, validation, and transfer of budgets across cost centers and business units, ensuring compliance with internal financial policies and Budget controls.Specific Duties:Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline FP&amp;A workflows, enhance automation in reporting and modeling, and improve forecast accuracy.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with operations, HR, and commercial teams to align financial targets with operational realities and strategic goals.Systems &amp; Tools: Utilize ERP systems and business intelligence tools to extract, analyze, and present financial and operational data for management reporting.Data Management: Coordinate with departments to collect, validate, and manage data sets, ensuring timely and accurate analysis and reporting.Capital Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders on the 5-year Capex planning cycle, focusing on investment evaluation, capital allocation, and profit optimization.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Minimum Bachelor s degree in business or finance, Master s in finance / MBA in finance is desiredQualified accountant (CA/ CPA/ ACCA/ CMA)Minimum Experience:6 to 9 years of relevant experienceJob Specific Knowledge &amp; Skills:Advanced excel skills with proven financial modeling experience with exposure to automationExcellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in DashboardStrong presentation, reporting and communication skillsDemonstrated strong interpersonal skills through effective management of stakeholder expectations in prior engagements.Ability to liaise effectively business functions in order to collect input required for analysisDeadline-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for deliverablesExperience in Education sector is desirable but not mandatory.WHAT WE OFFER:Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

Assistant Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis - Aldar Education

The Emirates Group

As the Manager Emiratisation Strategy &amp; Planning, you will provide strategic leadership for the Emirates Group s Emiratisation agenda, ensuring alignment with UAE Government priorities and long-term workforce goals. This role exists to integrate insights, planning, and partnerships into a unified strategy that drives sustainable national talent growth and measurable organisational impact. In this role, you will: <ul> <li>Drive a future-focused, government-aligned Emiratisation strategy by shaping and evolving the Emirates Group mandate to ensure long-term impact and organisational clarity.</li> <li>Develop, define, and monitor strategic performance benchmarks and KPIs, ensuring decisions are guided by data and measurable indicators of Emiratisation success.</li> <li>Build strategic UAE national policies aligned with Emiratisation goals through collaboration with HR teams, CoEs, and business units, strengthening UAE national strategy frameworks.</li> <li>Direct and evaluate UAE national initiatives, campaigns, and programs, ensuring strategic alignment across media, brand, and stakeholder engagement activities in partnership with Recruitment and CCMB.</li> <li>Represent and promote the Emirates Group externally at a strategic level with government and industry partners, while collaborating with the Manager, Future UAE National Talent, on academia-related initiatives to enhance visibility and foster sustainable Emiratisation collaborations.</li> <li>Lead the strategic governance of Emiratisation initiatives by embedding audit-readiness, compliance frameworks, and program performance metrics.</li> <li>Support financial stewardship of the Emiratisation department s annual budget in coordination with Finance, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities; oversee expenditure tracking, compliance with financial policies, and cost-benefit analysis to optimise spending; allocate budget and resources to high-impact initiatives.</li> </ul>

Manager Emiratisation Strategy & Planning

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