Senior Executive - Financial Planning and Analysis - Dubai Holding Real Estate

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centers, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

Job Purpose:

The job holder will provide support in managing the MIS Reporting and Budgeting of the business including recommending and implementing best practices for budgeting and MIS reporting procedures to maintain financial control, enhance profitability, and provide crucial support to the business units.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide support in developing budget plans and schedules in line with Group policies and procedures and execute the budgetary plans in coordination with concerned departments to ensure smooth preparation of budgets. Act as a liaison between entity/department heads and finance team for collating the information required to develop annual budgets. Support in monitoring its implementation and for any subsequent budget recalibrations or forecasts required by the management.

• Assist in preparation of periodic and ad hoc Management Information Reports to provide Management with timely and relevant information for making informed decisions to ensure the effectiveness of the cost control within the company. Develop and maintain appropriate KPI information reporting systems.

• Perform variance analyses of the actual results in relation to the budgeted figures to ensure KPI delivery.

• Investigate variances and prepare financial reviews recommending upward or business requirements.

• Analyze monthly reporting related to operational performance, variances and metrics in order to forecast the budgetary exceptions during the operating year.

• Contribute in developing Budgetary, IS and Project reporting policies, process, procedures, forms and templates that ensure adequate budgetary controls and reporting structure for overall company operations thereby ensuring the cost advantage in all its resource utilization and financial activities.

• Modify and maintain financial models for budgetary and business analysis to ensure accuracy of budgetary assumptions.

• Provide inputs to develop and enhance budgeting, planning, controlling and reporting tools to minimize the variance and to bring more accuracy in budgeting and reporting processes.

• Assist in providing input to the development and enhancements of Budgetary and MIS systems in coordination with other concerned departments to ensure generation of budgetary/actual transaction, accounting and financial reports that are required to meet the business objectives.

• Maintain full control over the Hyperion Budgeting software to ensure budgets are prepared, maintained and monitored accurately within the software. Identify and raise any issues to the technical team for resolution.

Qualifications, Experiences, Skills:

• Graduate in Accounting/Finance; CA/ACCA/CPA (Chartered Accountant/Association of Chartered Certified Accountants/Certified Public Accountant or similar) preferred.

• In-depth understanding of real estate business, accounting matters, and relevant regulatory matters.

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in Finance with preferred experience in real estate industry/budgeting.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite – particularly Microsoft Excel, including complex data analysis and modeling.

• Well versed in Management Information Systems (MIS), Oracle, and budgeting software.

• Ability to manage complex general ledger accounts.

• Proficient in financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

• Strong team orientation and exceptional work ethic.

• Change management skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.