# Assistant Finance Manager – FP&A & Business Partnering — Americana Restaurants

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Location: Sharjah, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: mid
Monthly salary: AED 20,000 to 32,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-07
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## Description

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Assistant Finance Manager to join our regional FP&A and Business Partnering team. This role will focus on managing indirect costs (G&A and overheads), providing strategic insights, driving cost efficiency, and partnering with functional heads across the business. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, multi-brand, and cross-border QSR environment.

Key Responsibilities:

FP&A & Reporting

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for indirect costs across 10 brands and 12 countries.

• Develop and maintain driver-based models to track overhead trends and analyze variances vs. budget and prior periods.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and dashboards, highlighting key performance indicators, risks, and opportunities.

• Consolidate financial data from multiple markets and ensure accurate cost allocations and accounting treatments.

Business Partnering

• Act as a finance business partner to corporate functions enabling cost-conscious decision-making.

• Support procurement and vendor negotiations with financial insight and ROI analysis.

• Collaborate with country finance teams to ensure local indirect costs are aligned with regional strategy and benchmarks.

• Provide financial guidance on new initiatives and transformation projects related to overhead functions.

Cost Optimization & Strategic Insights

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and work with stakeholders to implement and track initiatives.

• Benchmark indirect spend against industry standards and internal best practices.

• Support ad-hoc analysis and scenario modeling for strategic projects.

Systems & Controls

• Leverage ERP and planning to streamline reporting and improve data quality.

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CA / CPA / CIMA / MBA preferred.

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or commercial finance—preferably within QSR, FMCG, retail, or multi-country operations.

• Strong understanding of indirect cost drivers and cost control methodologies.

• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency in financial planning tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Analytical thinker with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CA / CPA / CIMA / MBA preferred. 4–7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or commercial finance—preferably within QSR, FMCG, retail, or multi-country operations. Strong understanding of indirect cost drivers and cost control methodologies. Proven experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

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