LOCATION
UAE, Abu Dhabi
MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
5 Years
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree
REFERENCE
JO-00032
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Scope / Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of financial planning and budgeting frameworks, processes, and guidelines.
- Coordinate and execute the annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting processes in line with approved requirements and timelines.
- Collect, review, and consolidate financial inputs from relevant stakeholders and end-users to support budget planning and forecasting.
- Coordinate with relevant government entities and end-users, including DoF, MOD, and security agencies, on financial planning, budget submissions, and approval requirements.
- Monitor and analyze budget utilization against approved plans, identifying variances, trends, risks, and areas requiring attention.
- Prepare periodic financial and management reports, dashboards, forecasts, and budget analyses to support management decision-making.
- Support end-users and internal stakeholders in addressing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning requirements.
- Maintain accurate financial information and relevant asset registers for assets acquired through the Council.
- Support financial and business reporting activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial information.
- Ensure budgeting and reporting activities comply with applicable financial laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Preferred Qualification / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), forecasting, financial reporting, or a related finance function.
- Good knowledge of budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and budget monitoring. Proficiency in ERP/financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in government budgeting and coordination with government entities is preferred.
- Experience within UAE government, defence/security, or other regulated organizations is an advantage.
- Strong financial analysis, numerical, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.