Business Finance Manager – FP&A for UAE Airport Operations

About the role

As the senior finance leader for UAE Airport Operations, you will act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, shaping financial, commercial and strategic direction. You will drive performance, influence key decisions and ensure sustainable value creation for one of the world’s leading airport operators.

Key responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, target‑setting and long‑term planning aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with operational leaders to optimise manpower, productivity, asset utilisation and efficiency.
• Analyse revenue performance drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve outcomes.
• Support commercial teams on profitability, pricing, contract performance and margin improvement.
• Monitor performance through reporting, KPIs and governance forums, driving corrective actions as needed.
• Evaluate strategic initiatives, capital investments and new ventures, providing challenge and oversight on investment decisions.
• Serve as a director on the boards of two regional joint ventures, overseeing performance and investment plans.
• Maintain a robust control environment, ensuring compliance and effective audit management.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high‑performing finance team, building capability and succession strength.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree minimum; professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) and/or MBA.
• 10+ years in finance, commercial or analytical roles, with at least 5 years in FP&A delivering value‑add support.
• Proven business‑partnering experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading FP&A through significant business change is an advantage.

Required skills

• PowerBI for data visualisation and storytelling.
• Advanced MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts).
• MS PowerPoint for presentation creation.

What we offer

• Attractive tax‑free salary in a management role.
• Generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays worldwide.
• Excellent leave and healthcare package, plus transport benefits and life insurance.