# Financial Planning and Analysis Manager — Confidential Careers

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Location: Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 5,880 to 11,760 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-04
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## Description

We are looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, in Finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes in collaboration with business units, ensuring accurate and actionable financial plans.

• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reports, analyze key variances and trends, and provide insights to support management decisions.

• Business Performance & Decision Support: Analyze sales, margins, costs, and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for improved financial performance and efficiency.

• Profitability & Business Analysis: Conduct profitability analysis across stores, products, and business units, including ROI, business cases, and scenario analysis.

• Strategic Business Support: Evaluate new business opportunities, store openings/closures, and expansion plans through financial modeling and commercial analysis.

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Operations, Merchandising, HR, and other business functions to optimize costs, resource allocation, and overall business performance.

• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, forecasting, investment decisions, and business scenarios.

• Process Improvement & Automation: Enhance FP&A tools, dashboards, and reporting processes while leveraging ERP and BI systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and data quality.

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop FP&A analysts while fostering strong collaboration and alignment with business stakeholders.

• Key Deliverables & Success KPIs: Budget & Forecast Accuracy, Financial Performance Insights, Profitability Improvement, Cost Optimization, Reporting Efficiency, and Business Decision Support.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.

• Professional certification such as CMA, FMVA is an advantage.

• 12–15 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial planning, or financial analysis, preferably within retail or a large commercial organization, out of which 5-7 years in managerial role.

• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.

• Strong understanding of retail financial performance, sales, margins, costs, and operational KPIs.

• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to partner effectively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Previous experience leading or developing finance/FP&A teams is preferred.

• Fluent in English & Arabic.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced business environment.

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