Manager Corporate Finance & Analysis

Role Overview

The Manager of Corporate Finance & Analysis plays a pivotal role in steering strategic financial planning at Abu Dhabi Airports by developing thorough long-term financial forecasts. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining dynamic financial models that facilitate scenario planning, stress tests, and capital allocation. A primary objective includes spearheading cost optimization to enhance overall profit and loss management. Additionally, the role leads the evaluation of business cases and manages investment appraisals to ensure sound decision-making.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Head the preparation and ongoing updating of long-term financial forecasts and five-year strategic business plans.
• Collaborate across departments to collect data, align planning assumptions, and integrate them into a cohesive business plan.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning and prioritize investments aligned with growth and operational needs.
• Develop and present financial projections, outlooks, and scenario analyses for internal stakeholders.
• Manage capital planning and resource allocation processes in support of strategic objectives.

Financial Modelling & Analysis

• Create and maintain complex financial models to assess various business scenarios, investments, and funding options.
• Perform sensitivity analyses, stress testing, and valuation assessments to guide strategic and operational choices.
• Track financial and operational KPIs to detect risks, identify opportunities, and analyze performance trends proactively.

Business Case Evaluation & Investment Appraisal

• Lead detailed review of departmental business cases, ensuring robust financial analysis, alignment with corporate strategy, and favorable returns.
• Carry out financial due diligence, including ROI, IRR, and payback period calculations for proposed projects.
• Evaluate risk factors, assumptions, and commercial feasibility to support approval processes.

Cost Optimization & Efficiency Improvements

• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities and initiatives to boost efficiency organization-wide.
• Collaborate with department leads to challenge assumptions and monitor cost drivers.
• Enhance P&L efficiency through benchmarking and implementation of best practices.

Ad-Hoc Analysis & Executive Support

• Provide analytical insights for senior management on special projects and board inquiries.
• Conduct various financial analyses including cost, margin, pricing support, and break-even evaluations as required.
• Support the preparation of management presentations, dashboards, and other communication materials.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Collaborate with the HSE team to review risk assessments, ensuring understanding of key risks without direct field engagement.
• Advocate for safe working practices by promoting timely reporting of incidents and environmental concerns.
• Monitor team compliance with HSE procedures and escalate issues, coordinating corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Advanced analytical skills with expertise in data reporting and analysis tools.
• Strong grasp of financial principles and analytical techniques.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to articulate complex financial data.
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Integrity, accountability, and transparency in decision-making.
• Commitment to excellence and achieving results.
• Adaptability and openness to new approaches and change.