Planning Budgeting & Forecasting Specialist-Emiratization Role

Job Objective To support the Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting function in preparing, consolidating, and analysing financial plans, budgets, and forecasts across Tadweer Group and its subsidiaries. Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of financial data in alignment with Group planning guidelines, and UAE regulatory frameworks. Maintain data integrity within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/ Business systems, support reporting automation and contribute to transparent, reliable, and compliant financial reporting. Enable informed decision-making, enhance governance and forecasting efficiency, and contribute to strengthening Tadweer Group’s financial performance, and regulatory compliance, aimed at supporting the Group’s long-term financial sustainability and strategic objectives.The key objective of the role focuses on:Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts by gathering, validating, and analysing financial inputs from subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Group financial planning standards.Financial Modelling and Systems Management: Maintain and enhance financial models, templates, and data structures within ERP/Business systems to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and data reliability.Management Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and deliver management reports, variance analyses, and KPI dashboards that provide timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights to support effective decision-making.Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with Tadweer Group and UAE regulatory requirements by maintaining governance integrity, audit readiness, and adherence to approved reporting standards.Job Responsibilities Perform financial analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements, resulting in enhanced decision support and improved resource allocation.Prepare analytical reports on cost efficiency, operational performance, and profitability, thereby improving financial transparency, operational accountability, and management control.Support sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess business impacts under varying conditions, strengthening organisational preparedness and financial resilience.Liaise with Finance Business Partners of subsidiaries to validate assumptions, ensure data consistency, and maintain high-quality financial reporting standards, promoting data accuracy and collaboration across the Group.Maintain accurate and consistent financial data within ERP/Business systems, ensuring a single, reliable source of truth for Group-wide financial planning and reporting.Collaborate with Technology & Digital, PB&F, and Finance Control teams to automate data consolidation and reporting workflows, improving process efficiency, data reliability, and information securitySupport the implementation of the Finance strategy by translating approved departmental priorities into clear plans, work programmes and measurable outputs aligned with Tadweer Group’s financial governance and operational requirements.Cascade functional objectives, priorities and deliverables to the relevant team members and stakeholders, promoting accountability, timely execution and alignment with approved Finance plans.Monitor progress against functional plans, identify delivery risks and escalate material issues with evidence-based recommendations to support timely decision-making.Contribute to annual planning, budgeting and resource allocation activities by providing accurate inputs, realistic assumptions and clear implementation requirements.Coordinate with Finance leadership, Group functions and subsidiaries to ensure work outputs are aligned with corporate priorities, governance expectations and stakeholder requirementsAssist in preparing annual budgets by gathering, validating, and consolidating financial inputs from subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Group planning guidelines, thereby achieving cohesive, reliable, and compliant financial submissions.Maintain and update budgeting templates and financial models within ERP/Business systems to streamline data collection, facilitate scenario testing, and enhance planning efficiency, resulting in improved forecasting accuracy and process consistency.Support the preparation of budget presentations, reports, and analysis packs to provide management with timely, accurate, and decision-ready financial insights, enabling effective strategic and operational decision-making.Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts by incorporating actuals, validating assumptions, and adjusting key business drivers, ensuring credible projections and improved financial visibility for management.Conduct variance analyses between budget, forecast, and actual results, identifying root causes and performance trends, to enhance management awareness and facilitate data-driven corrective actions.Track and monitor key financial metrics, including revenue, cost, margins, and capital expenditures, to enable leadership to make informed decisions that strengthen financial performance.Develop performance dashboards and financial summaries that present actionable insights, supporting continuous monitoring and driving accountability across business functions.Escalate identified financial risks, irregularities, or anomalies to FPB&F and Finance Control for corrective action, ensuring proactive mitigation, governance adherence, and financial accuracy.Maintain compliance with Tadweer Group’s organisational policies, governance frameworks, and ethical standards to reinforce a culture of transparency, integrity, and accountability across the finance function.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance Business Partners, Treasury, and PB&F, to ensure alignment and consistency in financial planning and analysis across subsidiaries, resulting in unified reporting and effective decision support.Ensure adherence to planning, forecasting, and reporting timelines, standardised formats, and governance requirements to maintain consistency, accountability, and compliance across all Tadweer Group entities.Maintain compliance with Tadweer Group’s organisation-wide and departmental policies; support a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement within the organisation and department.Maintain strict adherence to Crisis Management policies, including Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Risk Management (RM), and Business Continuity Management (BCM), and promote a safety-conscious culture through operational discipline and safe practices to ensure a secure working environment.Adhere to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards to promote sustainability, ethical operations, and stakeholder trust.Minimum QualificationA minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.ExperiencePreferably, +5 years' progressive experience in planning, budgeting & reporting, finance operations, governance, reporting, controls or related activities, ideally within waste management, utilities, infrastructure, environmental services, transportation, public sector or regulated service organisations.Demonstrated analytical, operational or administrative experience delivering accurate outputs, maintaining controls, coordinating with stakeholders and using ERP, reporting, document management or workflow systems.Key experiences necessary to ensure effective performance in this role includes:Experience in financial planning, annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, management reporting, variance analysis, scenario modelling and performance monitoring.Strong understanding of planning assumptions, financial models, cost drivers, KPI dashboards, budget governance and shareholder reporting requirements.Experience coordinating with Finance Control, Treasury, Business Partnering, Operations, Strategy and subsidiaries to support integrated financial planning.