Head of Financial Planning and Analysis FPA

The Head of Head of Financial Planning and Analysis responsible for overseeing and managing the cost control function within the organization. This role involves monitoring analyzing and optimizing costs to ensure efficient resource allocation and support strategic decisionmaking. The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis reports directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement financial planning and analysis strategies processes and methodologies to support the control groups objectives.
  

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes collaborating with department heads and business units to establish targets and assumptions.
  

• Prepare and analyze monthly quarterly and annual financial reports including variance analysis trend analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  

• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on financial performance trends and opportunities for improvement.
  

• Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decisionmaking and longterm planning.
  

• Monitor and evaluate the financial impact of business initiatives investments and costsaving initiatives.
  

• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and management reporting tools to enhance visibility and transparency into financial performance.
  

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including finance operations and business units to gather data analyze trends and identify areas for performance improvement.
  

• Support the development of business cases investment proposals and strategic plans by providing financial analysis and projections.
  

• Ensure compliance with financial policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
  

• Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts providing guidance training and performance feedback.
  

• Stay abreast of industry trends market dynamics and best practices in financial planning and analysis.
  

• Collaborate with external auditors and consultants as needed for financial reviews and audits.
  

Requirements

• Masters degree in finance accounting economics or a related field.
  

• Proven experience of 7 to 10 years in financial planning and analysis roles with a focus on budgeting forecasting and performance analysis.
  

• Strong knowledge of financial principles accounting standards and financial modeling techniques.
  

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software.
  

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
  

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate financial analysis into actionable insights and recommendations.
  

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to nonfinancial stakeholders.
  

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  

• Experience in the control group or financial services industry is preferred.
  

• Fluent in Arabic and French proficiency in English is a plus.