Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Company: Solutions+ (A Mubadala Company)
Reference: SP059-14

Role Overview:
Solutions+ is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Specialist – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our finance team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, evaluating investment performance, and serving as a finance business partner to internal stakeholders. This position is ideal for professionals with a strong background in financial reporting and planning, who thrive in a collaborative, performance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

📊 Management Reporting:

• Prepare monthly management reports, including P&L forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analyses.

• Ensure timely reporting of actuals vs. budget, with insights for performance improvement.

• Monitor financial performance across internal and external investees.

💼 Financial Planning & Budgeting:

• Lead the development of 5-year business plans and annual budgets for corporate divisions and platforms.

• Ensure alignment with central budgeting guidance and integrate approved workforce plans.

• Manage and coordinate budget submissions from investees, ensuring quality and timeliness.

🤝 Finance Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with business unit leaders, providing strategic financial insights and support.

• Assist in reviewing and validating purchase requests, contracts, work releases, and new hire requisitions.

• Address ad hoc financial analysis and policy queries to support business decision-making.

💹 Business Valuations:

• Support technical financial analysis and business valuation of investee entities.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts, assess financial health, and present findings to senior leadership.

🏆 Additional Responsibilities:

• Contribute to business unit performance scorecards: defining KPIs and measuring outcomes.

• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives for financial processes and systems.

• Lead or support cross-functional projects related to financial operations and enhancements.

🛠 Policies, Processes, and Systems:

• Adhere to company financial policies, procedures, and controls.

• Utilize Oracle/Hyperion systems and reporting tools effectively.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Professional accounting certification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) is mandatory.

• Experience: 3–5 years in a financial planning/reporting role; Big 4 background is a plus.

• Systems: Proficiency in financial ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion) preferred.

• Core Skills:

  • Financial planning & reporting

  • Budget management

  • Business partnering

  • Analytical & valuation skills

  • Strong communication and presentation abilities

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills