Associate Director - Financial Planning & Analysis

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 centres, 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. About the Job: - Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting activities to support effective business decision-making. - Developing and enhancing financial models, dashboards and reporting tools to improve planning accuracy and financial visibility. - Reviewing financial performance and conducting variance analysis across income statement and balance sheet items, providing clear insights and recommendations. - Partnering with senior leadership and business stakeholders on financial planning, cash flow, cost management and business performance. - Supporting the preparation and consolidation of budgets, forecasts and quarterly financial reviews, considering market conditions and evolving business requirements. - Strengthening financial controls, policies and procedures in line with company procedures, Group policies, IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements. - Driving process improvement, automation and system enhancements across budgeting, MIS, financial reporting and controls. - Providing leadership and direction to the team, including coaching, development and performance management. About You: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, with a master’s degree preferred. - Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA or CPA. - 8–10 years of Finance experience, with a strong focus on Financial Planning & Analysis. - Senior finance experience, preferably within real estate, construction or large-scale project environments. - Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, reporting and cost control. - Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights to senior stakeholders. - Proficiency in SAP, Oracle or other ERP systems, with strong capability in Excel, Power BI or other business intelligence platforms. - Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.