Assistant Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

Apparel Group
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Project management","Leadership"]

Oversee FP&A activities including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting to support strategic decision-making. Conduct variance and cost/profitability analyses, prepare store-wise P&L and balance sheet reporting, and ensure timely month-end closing and data integrity across accounting systems. Evaluate CAPEX proposals and support risk, compliance, audit readiness, and intercompany reconciliation to improve financial performance and profitability.

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Apparel Group
Apparel Group
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Assistant Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

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Job Summary

Oversee FP&A activities including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting to support strategic decision-making. Conduct variance and cost/profitability analyses, prepare store-wise P&L and balance sheet reporting, and ensure timely month-end closing and data integrity across accounting systems. Evaluate CAPEX proposals and support risk, compliance, audit readiness, and intercompany reconciliation to improve financial performance and profitability.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct financial analysis and reporting to identify trends, variances, and performance metrics for management.
  • •Assist in developing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial projections aligned to business objectives.
  • •Prepare and present MIS reports including store-wise P&L and balance sheets; support timely month-end closing in accounting systems.
  • •Perform variance analysis versus budgets and forecasts and recommend corrective actions; support cost analysis and profitability assessments.
  • •Support compliance and risk management activities, including audit processes, CAPEX proposal evaluation, and ledger reconciliation (trial balance and general ledger).

Key Requirements

  • •5-7 years of experience in Management Information Systems (MIS) or IT management, including experience in a leadership role.
  • •Proficiency in database management, data analysis, and ERP systems.
  • •Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and identify trends/variances.
  • •Problem-solving skills to recommend corrective actions based on forecast vs. actual performance.
  • •Project management skills to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting deliverables.
Experience:5-7 yearsMISERPFinance reporting
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical skillsProblem-solvingProject managementLeadership
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ERP systemsDatabase managementMIS reporting

Company Brief

Apparel Group
Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate operating a portfolio of international and homegrown brands across store and online channels, managing franchising, wholesale and retail operations across the Middle East, Asia and beyond.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1996
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