About the role
Job Purpose
At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the world’s most recognised and admired brands, we are driven by innovation, operational excellence and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.Join us as Business Finance Manager, dnata FP&A - UAE Airport Operations, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial, commercial and strategic direction of one of the world's leading airport operations businesses. As the senior Finance leader supporting UAE Airport Operations, you will be a trusted advisor to the leadership team, driving performance, influencing key business decisions, challenging strategic investment choices and ensuring sustainable value creation. The successful candidate will also serve as a director on the boards of two regional JVs, helping to safeguard shareholder interests and support long-term growth. In this role, you will
Serve as the senior Finance leader and trusted advisor to the UAE Airport Operations leadership team, driving performance, strategic decision-making and long-term value creation.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, target-setting and long-term planning activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Partner with operational leaders to optimise key performance drivers including manpower, productivity, asset utilisation and operational efficiency.
Analyse revenue performance drivers, identifying risks, opportunities and actions to enhance financial outcomes.
Partner with Commercial teams to strengthen profitability, pricing strategies, contract performance and margin improvement initiatives.
Monitor business performance through reporting, KPIs and governance forums, driving corrective action where required.
Lead the financial evaluation of strategic initiatives, capital investments, business cases, new ventures and commercial agreements.
Provide challenge and oversight on investment decisions relating to GSE and other operational assets.
Serve as a director on the boards of the two regional JVs, providing oversight of business performance and investment plans.
Maintain a robust control environm…
