REST Group

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**Role Description** The Senior FP&A Director is a part-time, hybrid role based in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work from home. This role leads financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for REST Group’s consultancy and service operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and maintaining financial models, preparing management reports and dashboards, analyzing performance drivers, and providing insight to support strategic decisions and resource allocation. The Senior FP&A Director will partner closely with senior leadership and operational teams to evaluate business cases, assess project profitability, and optimize financial outcomes across the REST sector portfolio. The role also oversees the enhancement of FP&A processes, tools, and governance to improve accuracy, timeliness, and strategic relevance of financial information. **Qualifications** * Strong foundation in Finance, with experience overseeing Financial Planning for complex service-based organizations. * Advanced Financial Modeling and Financial Reporting skills to build robust models, produce accurate reports, and support executive decision-making. * Excellent Analytical Skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate clear insights to non-financial stakeholders. * Proven experience in FP&A leadership roles, ideally within consulting, professional services, or sectors related to recreation, entertainment, sport, or tourism. * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, CMA) are an advantage. * Strong business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. * Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, implement tools or systems, and drive continuous improvement in reporting and planning. * Comfort working in a hybrid environment, managing priorities independently, and maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality.