dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers; offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience.

As Business Finance Manager, Airport Operations - Cargo, you will lead the assigned FP&A function providing strategic business partnering support for business leaders to manage the value of their organisation. Through a solid partnership and the credibility to influence, the Business Finance Manager helps identify the key drivers of success and through data and sound business judgement, influence the relevant stakeholders to make the right moves.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor and Business Partner providing support and challenge to senior management team across dnata to help manage the value of their organisation.
• Manage the process to set annual budgets, full year forecasts, mid to long-term plans and target setting across the dnata group.
• Provide advice and consultancy in the development and validation of business cases to support the proposal to invest in new ventures, capital expenditure and large / long-term commercial agreements.
• Ensure business performance is monitored on a periodic basis through relevant reports, KPIs and meetings (e.g. MFR/MBRs), including the identification and delegation of actions across the business to improve future business performance.
• Ensure that an appropriate financial control environment exists in the business to protect the shareholders interests.
• Ensure the Corporate Governance Manuals are followed across the entities.
• Lead the development of the finance teams (regardless of reporting line) within the defined business portfolio to ensure a high performing Finance team.
• May be required to become a legal board director on statutory entities ensuring the interests of both the shareholder and the legal entity are prioritised.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a related subject and relevant qualifications, i.e. MBA or qualified Accountant.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance management including a minimum of 5 years of experience in an FP&A function.
• Proven track record of delivering FP&A support in a dynamic and challenging business environment.
• Demonstrable experience in leading FP&A support through a period of significant business change.
• The ability to identify the right data to be translated into powerful stories.
• High proficiency in MS excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, tables and graph production) as well as PowerBI and PowerPoint.

At dnata, part of Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers.