Finance Analyst

Overseas; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing agency in Dubai is seeking a Finance professional to support regional operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 13 years of experience in finance or accounting, strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with SAP or other ERP systems. Responsibilities include managing cash flow, overseeing cost validation, maintaining financial compliance, and ensuring timely vendor payments. This is a permanent position with a standard workweek of Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in finance or accounting within a project-based or creative agency environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a strong plus.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive under pressure and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance function for the agency's regional operations.
• Oversee cost validation and compliance.
• Monitor cash flow and track expenses to ensure financial efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations, Account Management, and client-side finance teams.
• Ensure accurate cost centre allocation and timely vendor payments.
• Maintain internal financial controls and compliance with client requirements.
• Manage project reconciliations and closures within SAP.
• Issue invoices and manage follow-ups on outstanding payments.
• Process vendor invoices efficiently.

Skills

Finance Experience

Microsoft Excel

SAP or ERP experience

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Who We Are:160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers doers and makers across every cultural corner of the world the agency offers a full-service channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people places and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev Amazon Coca-Cola DP World Macys Marriott International McDonalds Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group a global representation business comprising the worlds leading talent intellectual property and brands.

What Youll Do:

• Finance Partnering: Play a critical role in supporting the finance function for the agencys regional operations

• Cost Validation & Compliance: Oversee the vouching process with precision for biggest client in the regionverifying allocating and documenting costs in line with both client requirements and internal policies.

• Cash Flow & Cost Management: Monitor cash flow track expenses and support proactive cost control measures to ensure financial efficiency across projects

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise effectively with Operations Account Management Strategy and client-side finance teams to support project execution and financial alignment

• Project Financials: Ensure accurate cost centre allocation diligent PO tracking and timely vendor payments that align with project deliverables and timelines

• Compliance & Controls: Uphold internal financial controls while ensuring compliance with client financial requirements and audit standards

• Project Closure & Reconciliation: Manage project reconciliations and closures within SAP including reallocation of miscoded costs

• Reporting & Invoicing: Maintain and update activation cost reports issue and upload invoices to customer portals and manage follow-ups on outstanding payments

• Vendor Management: Process vendor invoices efficiently ensuring timely and accurate payment cycles

You Have These:

• 13 years of experience in finance or accounting ideally within a project-based or creative agency environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a strong plus

• Strong communicator both written and verbal with the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures

• Fluent in English

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

• Self-starter with the ability to thrive under pressure and juggle competing priorities

Working Conditions:

Permanent Dubai

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race gender identity disability age sexual orientation religion or belief.

Required Experience:

IC