Financial Planning & Analysis / Business Finance Manager – Multi-Site F&B

Role SummaryWe are hiring a Trading FP&A / Business Finance Manager to lead performance reporting, dashboards, forecasting, and strategic planning across outlets, CPU and roastery. You will build structured reporting and analytics that enable Operations and Leadership to act weekly with clarity on profitability, productivity, and cash impact.Key ResponsibilitiesTrading Performance & Weekly Operating RhythmOwn the weekly trading cycle: performance analysis, insights, actions, and follow-throughProduce outlet performance scorecards and rank performance across key KPIsLead weekly trading reviews with Operations (clear actions, owners, deadlines)Dashboards, KPI Framework & “Single Version of Truth”Design and maintain performance dashboards (e.g., Power BI / similar) for:Sales (transactions, AOV, mix, daypart trends)Margin (category margin, price/mix effects, waste/variance signals)Labor productivity (hours vs sales, efficiency KPIs)Leakage controls (discounts, voids, refunds, comps)Outlet contribution and profitability driversDefine KPI definitions, data mapping, and governance (outlet/CPU/roastery/projects)Improve automation and consistency of reporting across ERP/POS/inventory inputsForecasting, Budgeting & Scenario PlanningLead rolling forecasting (12 months forward), including base/downside/upside scenariosBuild driver-based models: transactions, AOV, mix, COGS inflation, labor productivity, rent, utilities, capex, working capitalLead annual budget process with cross-functional inputs (Operations, Procurement, CPU, Roastery, Projects)3-Year and 5-Year PlanningBuild and maintain a driver-based 3Y/5Y plan (outlet expansion, CPU/roastery capacity, capex, profitability and cash impact)Track performance vs plan and translate gaps into measurable initiatives and targetsCommercial & Operational Decision SupportSupport pricing decisions, promotions, and menu changes with ROI and margin impact analysisSupport outlet openings and capex proposals (payback/ROI and ramp assumptions)Partner with Procurement and Cost Control on savings initiatives, supplier price variance, waste reduction and yield improvementsEssential Qualifications6–10+ years in FP&A / Trading Finance / Business Finance (multi-site retail or F&B strongly preferred)Demonstrated experience building dashboards and reporting frameworks (Power BI or similar)Strong forecasting, budgeting and driver-based modelling capabilityAble to partner with Operations with confidence and credibility; high standards and strong follow-throughAdvanced Excel/Sheets and strong financial communicationPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting CPU/commissary/roastery/manufacturing economics (yield, shrink, batch costing, transfers)Experience improving reporting automation and data quality across systemsLocationAbu Dhabi, UAE (with regular outlet/site engagement)#J-18808-Ljbffr