Assistant Manager Finance

athGADLANG; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

AthGADLANG is seeking an experienced Finance Manager / FP&A professional to lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, with a strong focus on IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX controls. The role demands deep financial analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to drive business decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring 9+ years across Big 4 assurance and corporate finance, with SAP, Power BI and advanced Excel skills to automate reporting and deliver actionable insights

Qualifications

• CA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Big 4/assurance or corporate FP&A experience.
• Strong IFRS, Ind AS, US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis vs budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze business-unit profitability and KPIs.
• Develop financial models and data-driven insights.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual management reports.
• Support audits, controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive finance transformation and automation initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data analytics

Education

Chartered Accountant or equivalent

US CPA

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager / FP&A professional with a strong background in financial planning, management reporting, statutory audit, financial controls, and finance transformation. The ideal candidate will bring 9+ years of experience across Big 4 assurance and corporate finance, with strong exposure to IFRS, Ind AS, US GAAP, SOX, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, month-end closing, and management reporting. Experience with SAP, Power BI, advanced Excel, and finance automation will be highly valued. The role will suit a finance professional capable of combining technical accounting expertise with commercial and analytical insight, supporting senior management with accurate financial information and actionable business recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and rolling financial estimates.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Analyse business-unit profitability, financial KPIs, operating performance, and cost drivers.
• Support management in evaluating business cases, investments, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Develop financial models and provide data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.
• Manage cash-flow forecasting, working-capital planning, and treasury requirements.

Management Reporting & MIS

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for CFO and senior management review.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards using Power BI, Excel, and other BI tools.
• Automate recurring financial reporting and improve the efficiency and accuracy of MIS processes.
• Present financial trends, risks, opportunities, and performance indicators to stakeholders.

Financial Accounting & Closing

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Review general ledger, accruals, provisions, intercompany balances, and fixed asset accounting.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Identify accounting issues and coordinate their resolution with relevant stakeholders.

Audit, Controls & Compliance

• Coordinate statutory and external audits and ensure timely completion.
• Support internal audit activities and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Maintain effective internal financial controls and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide technical guidance on IFRS, US GAAP, Ind AS, and SOX/internal control requirements.
• Work with auditors, management, and cross-functional teams on complex accounting and reporting matters.

Finance Transformation & Automation

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes.
• Implement reporting, analytics, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Leverage SAP, Power BI, advanced Excel, and data analytics to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
• Support digital transformation initiatives across finance and reporting functions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• US CPA qualification would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in finance, FP&A, audit, assurance, or consulting.
• Experience with a Big 4 firm or equivalent professional services environment is highly desirable.
• Strong practical knowledge of IFRS, Ind AS, and US GAAP.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, audit, SOX, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Strong proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Advanced Excel, and financial data analytics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in any of the following environments will be preferred:

• Big 4 Audit / Assurance
• Large multinational or listed companies
• Corporate FP&A
• Finance transformation
• Management reporting and business intelligence
• Financial control and reporting
• Consulting and advisory

Key Competencies

• Financial & Commercial Acumen
• FP&A and Financial Modelling
• Financial Reporting
• Audit & Assurance
• Technical Accounting
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
• Finance Process Automation
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Communication & Presentation Skills