Head of FP&A - Manufacturing

Client of LHH

Employer Active

Posted 31 min ago

Experience

8 - 14 Years

Job Location

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Education

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Forecasting

  • Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts
  • Develop robust financial models to support strategic planning
  • Monitor and analyze variances against budget and forecasts

2. Business Partnering (Operations & Manufacturing)

  • Partner closely with production, supply chain, and procurement teams
  • Analyze manufacturing costs (raw materials, labor, overhead)
  • Support cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives

3. Performance Management

  • Define and track key KPIs (e.g., cost per unit, OEE, inventory turnover)
  • Prepare monthly management reports and performance dashboards
  • Provide insights on profitability by product, line, and market

4. Strategic Analysis

  • Support strategic decision-making (CAPEX investments, expansion plans)
  • Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
  • Evaluate business cases and return on investment (ROI)

5. Reporting & Systems

  • Oversee management reporting and financial analysis processes
  • Enhance FP&A tools, systems, and reporting capabilities (ERP, BI tools)
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timeliness

6. Team Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team
  • Foster a data-driven, performance-oriented culture

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • Professional certifications such as ACCA, CFA, or CPA are highly desirable
  • 8 12+ years of experience in FP&A or related finance roles
  • Strong experience in the manufacturing sector (essential)
  • Deep understanding of cost accounting and operations finance
  • Prior experience in the UAE or GCC region is a plus

Key Skills

  • Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Strong business partnering and stakeholder management
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience in multi-site or multinational manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with complex supply chains
  • Proactive, results-driven mindset

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Head Of FP&A - Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing

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