American Hospital Dubai
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
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Job expiry date: 24/07/2025
Job overview
Date posted
09/06/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 40,000 - 50,000 per month
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
24/07/2025
Job description
Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning efforts. The role involves delivering monthly reports and executive-level presentations, building business cases for new initiatives, and collaborating with operational and clinical teams to align financial and business strategies. This position demands a strategic thinker with strong financial modeling skills, advanced use of ERP and BI tools, and the ability to influence at senior levels. The successful candidate will support data-driven decision-making through accurate and insightful financial analysis.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the annual budgeting process and long-term financial forecasting for the organization.
- Provide in-depth financial insights and recommendations to support executive-level strategic decisions.
- Build and evaluate business cases for new services, expansions, and capital investments, ensuring strong ROI justifications.
- Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
- Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to ensure financial planning aligns with operational strategies.
- Deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports, variance analysis, and strategic performance insights to senior leadership and the Board.
- Drive improvements in the financial reporting process through automation and process optimization.
- Support the development and preparation of board materials, including dashboards, executive summaries, and graphical data presentations.
- Monitor financial KPIs, analyze performance trends, and identify actionable insights to optimize cost structures and profitability.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and results orientation.
Experience & skills
- Bachelorās degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field is required; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
- 8ā12 years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or financial consulting.
- Minimum of 3ā5 years of experience in a financial leadership role, preferably within healthcare, corporate services, or capital-intensive industries.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of using data to influence business decisions.
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
- Experience with enterprise financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
- Expertise in using business intelligence platforms like Power BI or Tableau for data visualization and dashboard development.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial KPIs, and capital allocation strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior decision-makers across various departments.
