Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

A leading Abu Dhabi-based diversified group is seeking a strategic and commercially driven Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead the Group's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, business performance, and decision-support functions.Reporting to senior executive leadership, the role will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial planning processes, providing insightful analysis, enhancing business performance visibility, and supporting strategic decision-making across multiple business units and subsidiaries.The successful candidate will serve as a key business partner to executive leadership and play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, capital allocation, growth initiatives, and long-term value creation.ResponsibilitiesLead the annual budgeting, strategic planning, and rolling forecast processes across the Group.Develop financial models and long-range plans to support corporate strategy and business growth.Drive planning standardization and governance across multiple business entities.Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and financial targets.Develop and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.Analyze business performance and profitability trends across business units.Identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.Provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packs.Develop executive dashboards and performance scorecards.Deliver business insights through financial and operational analysis.Support Executive Committee and Board reporting requirements.Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, investments, and business decisions.Evaluate new business opportunities, expansion projects, acquisitions, and capital investments.Support scenario planning and strategic decision-making exercises.Drive a culture of financial discipline and accountability across the organization.Drive automation and continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes.Enhance financial systems, planning tools, and reporting capabilities.Establish best practices and financial governance standards.Lead and develop high-performing FP&A teams.RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.MBA, Master's Degree, CFA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred.15 years of progressive finance experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior FP&A leadership role.Proven experience leading enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.Strong experience within diversified groups, conglomerates, holding companies, family offices, or publicly listed organizations.Extensive experience in management reporting, business performance analysis, and strategic finance.Advanced financial modeling and business analytics capabilities.Experience managing and developing finance teams.