Finance Manager Job Abu Dhabi area,UAE/Dubai,Finance & Banking

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven strong Finance Manager strong to oversee the organization s financial operations reporting budgeting and business partnering activities The ideal candidate should possess strong financial management experience within the strong Retail or Entertainment sectors strong with the ability to support business growth through accurate financial planning analysis and operational excellence The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring financial compliance managing accounting operations improving financial controls and providing strategic insights to support management decision-making

Key Responsibilities Financial Management

Manage the organization s day-to-day finance and accounting operations
Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS
Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing activities
Monitor cash flow working capital and liquidity requirements
Oversee Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger and Fixed Assets

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts
Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
Develop financial models to support business expansion and investment decisions

Business Partnering

Work closely with operational departments to improve profitability
Support commercial decision-making through financial analysis
Monitor revenue margins operating costs and key financial KPIs
Conduct feasibility studies for new business initiatives

Financial Reporting and Compliance

Ensure compliance with IFRS VAT regulations and UAE financial regulations
Coordinate internal and external audits
Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance
Ensure statutory reporting deadlines are met

Cost Control and Process Improvement

Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiencies
Strengthen financial processes and internal controls
Drive finance transformation initiatives and process automation
Improve reporting accuracy and reduce financial closing timelines

Team Management

Lead mentor and develop the finance team
Allocate work effectively and monitor team performance
Foster collaboration across departments

Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in Finance Accounting Commerce or Business Administration
Professional qualification such as strong ACCA CMA CPA CIMA or MBA Finance strong is preferred strong CA qualification is not mandatory strong
Experience 12- 15 years strong of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting
Minimum 8-10 years in a Finance Manager position strong
Mandatory experience in one or more of the following industries Retail Entertainment Leisure Family entertainment CentersUAE experience is highly preferred
Experience managing budgets financial reporting audits VAT and cash flow

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations
Expertise in budgeting forecasting and financial analysis
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics Odoo or similar
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-location business environment
Strong leadership and people management skills
Minimum 20 stores day to day operations they should be handling

Retails or Entertainment Background mandatory

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