Director of FP&A

About the role

We are partnering with a leading institution in the UAE that is building a digital‑first, AI‑enabled financial services organisation from the ground up. As Director of FP&A you will shape the budgeting, forecasting, reporting and decision‑support capabilities from day one, working closely with the CFO, CEO and the executive leadership team.

Key responsibilities

• Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts and strategic planning processes across the bank.
• Lead the production of management reporting and Board MI, delivering insight into financial performance and key business drivers.
• Drive cost governance, business‑case challenge and investment decision support.
• Deliver scenario planning, sensitivity analysis and financial modelling to support strategic decisions.
• Oversee FP&A, Management Reporting, Product Control and ALCM activities while setting standards and priorities.
• Build and lead an AI‑enabled planning and analytics function that scales with the bank’s growth.

Required profile

• 12+ years of FP&A or finance experience within banking or financial services, including leadership of finance teams.
• Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cost governance and business‑case analysis.
• Proven experience building planning, MIS and analytics capabilities in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of banking financial management, capital planning and regulatory expectations.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or MBA are highly desirable.

Required skills

• Budgeting and forecasting
• Management reporting and board information
• Cost governance and business‑case analysis
• Financial modelling and scenario analysis
• AI‑enabled planning and forecasting solutions