Finance Director

Sana Commerce; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sana Commerce seeks a Finance Director to lead a multi-entity finance function in Dubai. The role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on execution in planning, performance analysis, cash management, reporting and governance across the organization.

The leader will drive alignment between accounting and planning, ensuring strong controls, data-driven decision making and scalable processes within a SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance and leadership roles in tech or SaaS environments.
• Proven ability to establish robust financial policies and controls.
• Deep understanding of cash flow, working capital and OPEX management.
• Expertise in financial modelling, variance analysis and scenario planning.
• Experience in streamlining and automating finance functions.
• Ability to develop financial strategies aligned with long-term goals (M&A, ROI).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute financial strategy aligned with company growth.
• Partner with CEO and leadership team on key decisions.
• Own finance technology stack, including systems strategy and automation roadmap.
• Oversee group tax compliance and holding company structure.
• Lead forecasting, financial modelling, variance analysis and scenario planning.
• Develop and mentor a scalable, high-performing global finance organization.

Skills

Finance leadership

Strategic planning

Financial modelling

Audit & compliance

Treasury & cash management

Team leadership

Job description

The Finance Director leads the overall finance function, owning financial strategy, governance and performance across the organization. This role is expected to be approximately 75% hands‑on with direct involvement in financial planning, performance analysis, cash management, reporting and operational finance activities while also providing leadership across the wider finance team. The role ensures alignment between accounting and finance planning and control, enabling accurate reporting, strong controls and data‑driven decision‑making in a multi‑entity SaaS environment.

Responsibilities

• Finance Leadership & Strategy – Define and execute financial strategy aligned with company growth. Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team on key decisions while personally driving financial analysis and recommendations. Ensure alignment between financial performance and business objectives through direct involvement in planning and execution. Own the finance technology stack, including systems strategy, automation roadmap, data integrity and the application of AI to improve finance processes, controls and decision support.
• Governance & Control – Own financial policies, controls and compliance frameworks across the Group. Ensure strong audit, tax and regulatory compliance across all entities and jurisdictions.
• End‑to‑End Finance Accountability – Hold direct accountability for core finance processes: O2C, P2P, R2R, reporting and tax. Remain closely involved in day‑to‑day execution where needed.
• Group Tax & Holding Company Support – Own group tax compliance across all entities, including transfer pricing, withholding tax, corporate income tax and innovation box compliance. Lead transfer pricing activities for the HoldCo, including the model, Master File and alignment with other group companies. Oversee intragroup loans, consolidated financial statements and external audit coordination. Manage corporate administration requirements, including UBO register, organisational chart, dividend tax filings and coordination of related‑party documentation. Serve as the global end‑responsible owner for banking and payments.
• Performance & Planning – Personally lead forecasting, financial modelling, variance analysis and scenario planning. Take direct ownership of OPEX, cash flow, working capital and liquidity management. Drive KPI management with revenue and technology teams across CAC, CLTV and gross margin.
• Leadership & Team Development – Lead the Head of Accounting and Head of Financial Planning and Controlling while remaining deeply involved in core finance activities. Build a scalable, high‑performing global finance organization with a practical, sleeves‑rolled‑up leadership style.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years in finance, ideally in tech or SaaS environments with recurring revenue models.
• Proven ability to establish robust financial policies and controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Deep understanding of cash flow, working capital and operational expenditure management for cost efficiency and accountability.
• Expertise in financial modelling, variance analysis and scenario planning to support accurate budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision‑making.
• Experience in streamlining and automating finance functions to enhance scalability and productivity.
• Ability to develop financial strategies aligned with long‑term goals and advise on critical areas like M&A, product development and ROI.
• At least 7 years of experience building and managing high‑performing finance and IT teams, with a focus on succession planning and employee engagement.