Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis
Position Overview
The Senior Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis will mainly be responsible in driving financial strategy and decision-making processes for Etihad Rail Mobility. This position requires a highly analytical leader who can oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and profitability analysis while effectively collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Roles and Responsibility
• Oversee financial planning activities for Etihad Rail Mobility, working closely with internal teams and liaising with external stakeholders such as investors and the holding company.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including creation, monitoring, and updates (e.g., accruals and budget shifts), in collaboration with the Shared Service Finance Team.
• Prepare and report monthly financial reports for Etihad Rail Mobility leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Support comprehensive business planning activities to align with strategic goals and objectives.
• Financial Analysis and Profitability Optimization
• Perform regular profitability analyses for the various routes within the network to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of cost drivers within the business and transform insights into strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Assist in creating business cases to facilitate informed decisions for both internal and external management.
• ERP Implementation and Process Enhancement
• Drive the successful implementation of the new ERP system (Oracle Fusion), ensuring smooth integration and optimization of financial processes.
• Establish robust accounting and reporting structures to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial controls.
• Continuously enhance financial models, reporting tools, and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making capabilities.
• Leadership and Business Partnering
• Act as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders, providing financial insights and guidance to inform operational and strategic decisions.
• Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, fostering professional development, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial initiatives with business objectives and drive operational excellence.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Academic Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
Professional Qualifications
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or CFA are highly desirable.
Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proven track record of working in large, complex organizations, preferably in transportation, logistics, infrastructure.
• Having prior consultancy experience would be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion ERP is mandatory.
• Experience in ERP system implementation is a strong advantage.
• Proven track record to analyze profitability and cost structures effectively.
Other Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
