Commercial FP&A Manager

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
Our client is a multinational FMCG business operating in significant markets globally. They are currently looking for a Commercial FP&A Manager to oversee their operations in Middle East, and based in their Dubai offices.  
  • Opportunity to work for a Multinational FMCG Company
  • Excellent International Exposure and Career Progression

About Our Client

Our client, a Global FMCG business is hiring a Commercial FP&A Manager for their offices in Dubai.

Job Description

  • Prepare budgets and forecasts for the Middle East region. Compare results with actual vs. forecast
  • Provide recommendations to improve business performance
  • Participation at monthly sales meetings taking an active role in evaluating findings and forecasts, as well as identifying risks and opportunities
  • Maintain a positive relationship with internal and external stakeholders within the Middle East
  • Partner with both internal and external sales teams to perform Joint Business Planning to drive strategic and profitable actions. Subsequently, revisit and communicate results to stakeholders regularly throughout the year
  • Coordinate and update monthly forecasts of sales teams where necessary (e.g. alignment of rolls at month end and alignment of current month volume to ensure accurate sales report data and ensure forecast accuracy)
  • Share the SAP open order report on a bi-weekly basis, with a view of variances to relevant forecast rounds, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed of any changes
  • Monitor market sales performance and accurately report back to corporate teams
  • Update monthly sales weekly and highlight any risks or variances
  • Perform month-end closing journal activities such as accruals, transfer pricing, reporting inter company invoices, prepayment recording, etc.
  • Follow up with accountants to ensure that statements are prepared accurately
  • Ensure that AP expenses are aligned with the legal requirements
  • Share the monthly trade spend accrual tracking file with the sales team to ensure that plans are aligned with the closing and expected accruals for the current month and year
  • Outline outstanding claims with distributors on a quarterly basis
  • Ensure that all accruals are validated for year-end audits

The Successful Applicant

  • 7-10 years of diverse commercial experience, with a focus on FMCG or manufacturing is a MUST
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related; Professional Accounting qualification is a MUST
  • Aptitude for making decisions in a dynamic global business environment
  • Strong influencing, leadership, and negotiation skills

What's on Offer

The successful candidate gets an opportunity to work for a Global Multinational FMCG business and is offered attractive pay and incentives

Contact
Bindita Baksi
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6480146

Job summary

Sector
Finance & Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Bindita Baksi
Job reference
JN-072024-6480146