Overview
Corporate Planning Manager Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Daikin Middle East and Africa
Title: Corporate Planning Manager
Company: Daikin Middle East and Africa
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Responsibilities:
Lead and manage monthly financial reporting of P&L and performance indicators
In depth analysis of current and past trends for financial reporting including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, and expenses.
Take lead of the process in the making of the yearly budget cycles including monitoring budget status versus actual spending and result.
Support Quarterly and Monthly Financial estimation reports for profit announcement.
Support department managers with in-depth analysis to improve efficiency/accuracy of profit and revenue realization.
Follow up on order intake progress to ensure control over development towards targets.
Support in preparing financial feasibilities and strategic planning projects.
Leverage AI and advanced data analytics to support decision making.
Job Requirements:
Experience & Knowledge:
A minimum of 7 – 8 years of relevant experience in FP&A and corporate finance in MNC.
Familiar with HVAC or related industry.
Experience in covering sales and corporate planning for Middle East and Africa regions.
Previous experience in UAE or in the Middle East.
Familiar with international working environment in fast growing company.
Proficiency in AI-driven analytics tools, machine learning applications, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar) is a plus.
Education:
BA of Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related area.
Master degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related area.
Skills:
Excellent analytical skills with passion for business planning & control and financial credibility.
Strong information structuring skills supported by advanced Excel experience.
Advanced planning skill.
Arabic speaker is a plus.
Personality Attributes:
Enthusiastic and passionate
Flexible
Team player
Confident
Initiative and proactive
Dynamic
Detail and result oriented
Committed
Sense of urgency
High accuracy
Preferred:
Big 4 firms experience
