Financial Planning And Analysis Manager - (O-408)

SUCCESS PROFILE Job Title: Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis Direct Reports: Finance Director Location: Dubai About j. awan & partners At j. awan & partners , we believe in “challenging the status quo every day”, delivering seamless excellence to our customers across the world. We challenge the status quo by making tailor-made solutions to meet the specific requirements of our client’s business interests and delivering our solutions to their needs with effective simplicity. We understand that time is precious and as such our tailor-made solutions are simple to understand, simple to embed and simple to use. We are a fast-growing international Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultancy with our headquarters in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). We also have our own Technology company creating bespoke cutting edge RegTech solutions. Our business presence covers multiple jurisdictions with offices in the UAE, KSA, UK & Ireland, Singapore, Porto and Qatar. We provide Regulatory Governance, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Recruitment and Technology services (the “Services”) to many significant clients including global, regional and local financial services institutions, governments and other industry partners. As part of our global expansion plan, we are now looking for Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our Finance Team. Job Purpose As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager you will be the finance business partner to practice and service-line leaders across our global GRC consulting business. Your mission is to turn data into strategic insight that unlocks 100% and 200% year-on-year growth , pinpoints efficiency gains, and guides profitable decision-making. You will own the full planning cycle—forecasting, budgeting, scenario modelling, and performance analytics—while translating complex findings into crisp, actionable recommendations for executive and non-finance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Growth Modelling - Build multi-year financial models that map pathways to 100 % & 200 % revenue growth; sensitise assumptions (pricing, utilisation, headcount, geographic expansion, M&A;) and quantify cash-flow impacts. 2. Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead annual budget process and rolling re-forecasts; maintain 13-week cash-flow views and quarterly re-forecasts aligned to OKRs. 3. Performance Analytics - Design dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) tracking billable utilisation, project margins, client acquisition cost (CAC), LTV, and operating leverage; flag variances and root causes. 4. Efficiency & Cost Optimisation - Run zero-based and activity-based costing reviews; identify margin uplift and opex saving opportunities (e.g., contractor mix, delivery centre utilisation, tech stack ROI). 5. Decision Support - Prepare investment cases for new service lines, geographic entry, and technology spend; present Board-ready papers articulating risk-adjusted returns. 6. Stakeholder Communication - Distil analytics into concise narratives, slides, and one-page memos that non-finance leaders can act on, coach teams on finance literacy. 7. Process & Systems Leadership - Drive continuous improvement in FP&A; processes; administer Adaptive Insights / Anaplan (or equivalent) and champion data integrity across ERP, CRM, and PSA tools. Skills and Experience j. awan & partners seeks a dynamic leader with prior financial planning & analysis experience who is looking to take their career to the next level within a forward-thinking company with significant growth aspirations. A goal orientated, high achieving, motivational individual who is passionate about providing high quality financial data analysis in a multijurisdictional environment. At j. awan & partners we believe in providing an environment where you can fully express your unique talents, and we deliver unparalleled learning and development opportunities for those who share our vision. Experience - 8–12 years in FP&A;, commercial finance, or strategic finance roles, with at least 4 years in professional-services or project-based environments (consulting, Big 4, IT services, or similar). - Demonstrated success guiding businesses through >50 % YoY growth, venture-backed scale-ups, or rapid geographic expansion. - Hands-on ownership of end-to-end budgeting, long-range planning, and executive-level board reporting. Skills - Advanced Excel & financial modelling (3-statement, DCF, scenario, sensitivity) - Proficiency with FP&A; platforms (Adaptive, Anaplan, Oracle PBCS), BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker), and SQL or Python for ad-hoc analysis. - Familiarity with ERP/PSA systems used in consulting (NetSuite, SAP S/4HANA, Deltek, Kimble, etc.) - Outstanding analytical skills. - Distils complex analysis into narratives that drive action. - Able to link every recommendation to revenue, margin, and cash-flow impact. - Sees opportunity in ambiguity; designs scalable processes rather than patch-work fixes. - Builds trust across delivery, sales, HR, and tech teams; comfortable challenging senior partners with data-driven insight. - Leverages tech to eliminate manual tasks and elevate analysis time. - Questions assumptions, seeks root causes, and thrives in high-velocity environments. Qualifications - Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Engineering; MBA or Master’s in Finance preferred. - CPA, ACCA, CFA, or CIMA (completed or in progress). Compensation & Benefits - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Discretionary performance-based bonus. - Comprehensive medical insurance cover. - End of Service benefits in line with operating jurisdiction requirements. End of document