Dubai F&B Finance Manager: Planning & Analysis

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Finance Manager - F&B Business Planning to drive annual budgeting, financial planning and management reporting for the F&B division. You will partner with the Business Head and Senior Finance Manager to monitor performance, analyze variances, and deliver insightful reports and ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies for new stores, break-even analysis, stock and asset reporting, and

Responsibilities

• Support the annual business planning and budgeting process for the division.
• Prepare and present business plans and budgets for the F and B division.
• Monitor actual performance against approved budgets and financial targets.
• Highlight significant variances and provide management with structured financial analysis.
• Analyze profit and loss statements and present findings to management.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management information reports for stakeholders.
• Develop ad-hoc financial reports based on changing business requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies for proposed and existing stores to assess profitability.
• Provide decision-support analysis for new stores, new brands, entry into new countries, store refurbishments, closures, exit options, and other business initiatives.
• Carry out break-even analysis for loss-making stores to support management decisions.
• Track the profitability of newer store formats and provide regular performance visibility.
• Present profit and loss results to brand principals and act as a point of contact for relevant business matters.
• Manage import-related payments associated with purchasing activities.
• Track and authorize expenses relating to trade licenses and rent within the brand.
• Maintain visibility over key expenditure areas and support appropriate financial controls.
• Analyze stock reports and provide financial insight into inventory performance.
• Review and authorize movements of smallwares and equipment within warehouses where required.
• Support management with reporting that connects stock activity, store performance, and overall profitability.
• Translate financial information into clear reports for business stakeholders.
• Provide customized analysis according to evolving management requirements.
• Support timely business decisions through accurate financial reporting and performance tracking.

Job description

Apparel Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Finance Manager - F&B Business Planning to drive annual budgeting, financial planning and management reporting for the F&B division. You will partner with the Business Head and Senior Finance Manager to monitor performance, analyze variances, and deliver insightful reports and ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies for new stores, break-even analysis, stock and asset reporting, and