Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

About TPConnects TPConnects (TPC) is a leading SaaS Travel Technology company headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve been at the forefront of revolutionizing airline retailing and distribution, empowering airlines and travel agencies to offer seamless booking and servicing experiences with dynamic personalization capabilities. We are proud to support the industry’s shift toward Modern Airline Retailing through solutions built on IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC), One Order, ARM, and IFG standards. Our mission is to deliver flexible, innovative technology that adds value and accelerates time to market—free from the limitations of legacy systems. With over 160 team members representing more than 20 nationalities across 14 countries, including 140 based in Dubai, we foster a vibrant, multicultural environment where talent is recognized and celebrated. Join us to be part of a fast-growing, future-focused company shaping the next generation of travel technology. About the RoleWe are seeking a commercially minded FP&A professional to own and evolve the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting capability of a growing travel technology company. This role will partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership to provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making across product, sales, and operations.The successful candidate will have hands-on experience building budgets and forecasts from the ground up, strong analytical capability, and the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight. Job TitleFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager Role LocationDubai, UAE Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & ForecastingDesign, build and maintain annual budgets and rolling forecasts from scratch, including revenue, cost, cash flow and headcount modelsDevelop driver-based financial models aligned to key business levers (transactions, margins, pricing, customer growth, supplier terms, etc.)Own monthly re-forecasting and variance analysis versus budget and prior periodsBuild and improve long-range plans (3 – 5 year outlooks)Commercial & Strategic SupportPartner with commercial, marketing, product and operations teams to evaluate performance and growth initiativesAnalyse unit economics, margins, customer profitability and product performanceSupport pricing, supplier negotiations, investment cases and ROI analysisProvide scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisionsManagement Reporting & InsightsProduce clear, concise monthly FP&A reporting for leadership (actuals vs budget/forecast, key drivers, risks and opportunities)Develop and maintain KPIs relevant to a travel technology business (e.g. transaction volumes, take rate, gross margin, CAC, LTV)Identify trends, risks and opportunities and proactively communicate insightsProcess & Systems ImprovementBuild scalable FP&A processes suitable for a growing businessImprove planning, forecasting and reporting efficiency (tools, models, templates)Work closely with finance, accounting and systems teams to ensure data accuracy and consistencyRequirements Essential5–10 years’ experience in FP&A, corporate finance or commercial financeProven experience building budgets and forecasts from scratch in a growing businessStrong commercial mindset with the ability to link financial outcomes to operational and strategic driversAdvanced financial modelling and Excel skills (experience with FP&A tools a plus)Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-makingStrong communication skills – able to simplify complex financial conceptsDesirableExperience in travel, travel technology or SaaS based businessesExposure to high-growth or scale-up environmentsExperience supporting fundraising, M&A, or board-level reportingAccounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent experience