About the job

• FP&A ManagerReporting to Senior Manager- Accounting and Financial ReportingJob Purpose: To lead the Financial Planning & Analysis process for Bateel International in the UAE. To own budgeting, forecasting, business plans and management reporting for UAE entity, and to work with the Chief Accountant and divisional teams to deliver a timely and accurate monthly financial statements closing process. To review the financial reporting packs submitted to the Group Consolidation team and Corporate, transform and elevate the quality of the FP&A process and business insight, and strengthen the overall finance function through improved governance, controls and process discipline.Key Accountabilities:Lead the end-to-end FP&A process for the UAE business, – budgeting, forecasting, business plans, management reporting and business insight.
• Own and publish the FP&A calendar – set and communicate the timetables for the annual budget, rolling forecasts, business plans, month-end close inputs and management reporting, and hold divisions accountable to those deadlines.
• Lead the annual budgeting and business planning cycle across Retail, Cafés and support functions – set assumptions and templates, challenge divisional submissions, consolidate the plan and present it for management approval.
• Prepare and maintain rolling monthly and quarterly forecasts, including full P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, with clear articulation of risks, opportunities and landing positions.
• Drive the monthly financial statements closing process in partnership with the Chief Accountant and divisional teams – agree the close calendar, review accruals, provisions and cut-off, and ensure a timely, accurate and well-controlled close.
• Review the monthly financial reporting packs prior to submission to the Group Consolidation team and Corporate, ensuring accuracy, completeness, consistency of presentation and quality of commentary.
• Prepare and lead the monthly management review with the CFO, CEO and divisional heads – present performance, variance drivers, forecast risks and required actions, and track agreed actions through to closure.
• Perform detailed variance analysis of actuals against budget, forecast and prior year, identify root causes and agree corrective actions with divisional heads and budget holders.
• Act as finance business partner to Retail, Cafés, Marketing, Supply Chain and Production – provide decision support, challenge assumptions and hold the business to account on financial performance.
• Lead outlet and café level profitability analysis – store and café P&Ls, like-for-like performance, footfall and average transaction value, contribution margin, break-even analysis and underperforming outlet reviews.
• Prepare business cases and feasibility studies for new outlets, cafés, channels and projects, including NPV, IRR, payback and sensitivity analysis, and conduct post-investment reviews against the approved case.
• Drive product, category and menu margin analysis – pricing and promotional effectiveness, discount and markdown analysis, recipe and product costing, production and manufacturing cost drivers, gross margin and mix impact.
• Transform and continuously improve the FP&A process – redesign reporting, automate through ERP and BI tools, eliminate manual effort and shorten the close and reporting cycle.
• Identify process gaps and control weaknesses across finance and the divisions, propose practical improvements and drive their implementation with the relevant teams.
• Partner with the finance and divisional teams to enhance governance, financial discipline and compliance with Group policies, delegation of authority and internal controls on financial reporting.
• Support internal and external audits – prepare schedules, analysis and explanations, and resolve audit queries in coordination with the Accounting and Reporting team.
• Enhance the quality of business insight delivered by the finance function – move reporting beyond data to decision-oriented analysis and build a culture of commercial challenge.
• Manage capital expenditure planning, appraisal, approval tracking and spend monitoring against approved budgets.
• Drive cost control and efficiency – analyse operating expenses, manpower cost and headcount, benchmark spend and track savings and productivity initiatives.
• Support working capital and cash flow management through analysis of inventory, receivables, payables and cash flow forecasting.
• Strengthen the finance function through knowledge sharing, cross-training, documentation of processes and development of the FP&A team, including setting objectives and reviewing quality of output.

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the Group’s financial strategy, governance and performance.The CFO will be responsible for overseeing the complete finance function while working closely with the CEO, COO, project, commercial, procurement and operations teams to ensure strong financial control, profitability, cash flow and sustainable business growth.The ideal candidate should have strong experience in UAE construction, interior fit-out, contracting, design & build or a similar project-based industry, with a proven understanding of project costing, cash flow management, commercial finance and financial risk.

• Key Responsibilities:Financial Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and execute the Group’s financial strategy in line with business objectives.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and senior management.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Establish strong financial controls, policies and reporting standards.
• Project & Commercial FinanceOversee financial performance across residential fit-out and design & build projects.
• Monitor project budgets, actual costs, commitments, variations and profitability.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Commercial teams on project financial performance.
• Review project cost-to-complete and identify potential cost overruns at an early stage.
• Ensure accurate project costing and margin analysis.
• Support commercial teams in contract reviews, variations, claims and payment terms.
• Cash Flow & Working CapitalTake ownership of Group cash flow planning and working capital management.
• Monitor client collections, supplier payments, retention and project cash cycles.
• Develop effective strategies to improve cash conversion and liquidity.
• Maintain close oversight of receivables and payables.
• Financial Reporting Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely management accounts and financial statements.
• Establish meaningful financial KPIs and dashboards for management.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting, tax, VAT and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, tax advisors and other financial institutions.
• Cost Control & ProcurementStrengthen cost-control procedures across projects and operations.
• Work with procurement and project teams to monitor material and subcontractor costs.
• Review major purchases, supplier terms and financial commitments.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.
• Risk ManagementIdentify financial, commercial and operational risks across the business.
• Develop appropriate controls to protect company assets and profitability.
• Support management in evaluating new projects, investments and business opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate financial due diligence for major contracts and commitments.
• Team LeadershipLead, develop and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Establish clear responsibilities, processes and performance standards.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy and commercial awareness.

• Requirements :Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive finance experience, including senior financial leadership.
• Proven experience as CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller or equivalent senior role.
• Strong UAE experience, preferably within interior fit-out, construction, contracting, design & build or real estate.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, job costing, cash flow and profitability analysis.
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT, corporate tax, audit and financial compliance.
• Experience managing finance teams and working directly with senior management / Board.
• Strong ERP and financial reporting system experience.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred ExperienceThe ideal candidate will have experience managing finance for a project-driven business with multiple concurrent residential projects, including luxury villas, apartments and high-end interior fit-outs.Experience with in-house manufacturing / joinery, marble, glazing, MEP or other project-related divisions would be an advantage, given K4’s integrated operating model.