Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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People, Culture and Performance1. Financial Forecasting & Budgeting: Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models that capture key revenue drivers such as subscription renewals, client churn rates, and new customer acquisition.Collaborate with the commercial and product teams to ensure budgeting aligns with revenue targets and cost structures, considering the scalability of digital and AI-driven services.Monitor client contract terms, pricing structures, and multi-region revenue streams to improve financial projections and identify risks/opportunities.Perform scenario analysis for new product launches, pricing adjustments, and market expansion.Prepare rolling forecasts to adjust financial projections based on real-time business performance and external market trends.2. Financial & Business Performance Analysis: Track and analyze key financial and operational metrics such as Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), and Gross Margin per product line.Conduct revenue leakage analysis by assessing billing cycles, discount structures, and unpaid invoices.Work closely with commercial teams to evaluate contract profitability, pricing models, and client retention strategies.Provide ROI analysis on marketing campaigns and business development initiatives to optimize spending efficiency.Identify cost optimization opportunities, particularly in data acquisition, content processing, and AI-driven analytics tools.3. Data Analytics & Strategic Decision Support: Develop automated financial dashboards that provide real-time insights into revenue, expenses, and operational KPIs.Provide financial input in investment decisions related to AI-powered analytics, new market entry, and software infrastructure upgrades.Conduct benchmarking analysis against industry competitors to guide decision-making.4. Compliance, Governance & Process Improvements: Ensure adherence to IFRS reporting standards and internal financial policies.Strengthen internal financial controls to prevent revenue misallocation and data access discrepancies.Work closely with finance and technology teams to ensure seamless integration between financial systems, CRM, and business intelligence tools.Support funding and investment discussions by preparing financial presentations for executive leadership.Job Requirements Education: -Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.Experience: -Minimum 5-7 years of FP&A experience, preferably in media intelligence, digital analytics, or Saa S-based businesses.Experience in FP&A within a media intelligence, Saa S, or technology-driven business is highly preferred.Strong understanding of subscription-based revenue models, churn analysis, and contract lifecycle management.Expertise in forecasting models, scenario planning, and financial reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive Insights, or similar).Proficiency in financial modeling, pricing analysis, and revenue recognition principles specific to digital content and AI-driven analytics.Strong command of Excel, SQL, and financial planning software.Proven ability to analyze media industry trends and assess their financial implications on the business.Hands-on experience with ERP and CRM tools (e.g., Dynamics, Hub Spot, or similar).Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across finance, sales, product, and operations teams.Strong business acumen, with an ability to convert financial insights into strategic recommendations.Minimum 5-7 years of FP&A experience, preferably in media intelligence, digital analytics, or Saa S-based businesses.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.Excellent command of English.Excellent report writing and presentation skills.Good understanding of PR & Communication, and their measurement best practices.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Technology, Information and Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CARMA by 2x Get notified about new Financial Planning and Analysis Manager jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (FP&A)Senior Finance Manager - Budgeting (National Talent)Senior Finance Manager - Merger and Acquisitions Manager, Business Planning & Analysis - RBG Finance Manager, Business Planning and Analysis - RBG Finance (Emiratization)Real Estate Financial Controller, Growing Investment Manager, Mauritius or Dubai, UAEAssociate Finance Manager/ Finance Manager Senior Manager Finance - Dubai Holding Hospitality Assets Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 18 hours ago Senior Finance Manager, Asset Management Senior Accountant / Finance Advisor / Financial Manager We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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