Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A Dubai-based family group is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial planning and analysis within their publishing division. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of finance experience, strong management skills, and media sector knowledge. This position requires applicants to already reside in the UAE. Competitive remuneration and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in finance including management experience.
• Media or Publishing sector experience preferred.
• MUST already be located in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Annual Business Planning and Budgeting.
• Consolidation, review and analysis of Monthly MIS reports.
• Preparation of Feasibility studies for new growth opportunities.

Skills

Fluent English language skills

Management experience

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Qualified Accountant or MBA

Job description

Overview

Our client is a Dubai based family group with a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors. They are currently looking for an experienced Finance Manager to work in their publishing and media division.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Annual Business Planning and Budgeting in close coordination with Business Unit Head.
• Consolidation, review and analysis of Monthly MIS reports and periodic Budget reviews.
• Preparation of Feasibility studies for new growth opportunities, capital expenditure, marketing promotions and operational investments.
• Commercial and Financial review of all types of contracts and agreements especially relating to procurement, capital expenditure and marketing.
• Improve reporting capabilities to monitor key business drivers on a regular basis and share the analysis with senior management for appropriate action.
• Ensure Budgetary control and compliance with policies and procedures. Put in place a monitoring mechanism to ensure implementation of Financial/Operational Policies and Procedures.
• Develop a compliance framework and a robust team to strengthen internal controls across the business.
• Handle Business Processes Reengineering projects to improve productivity.
• Financial Reporting and Treasury
• Provide comprehensive financial accounting, reporting and analysis support to the entire business.
• Responsible for Revenue Accounting and Cost Accounting in compliance with IFRS.
• Handle Statutory, Internal and other types of periodic audits and implement the Audit recommendations in an efficient and timely manner.

Qualifications

• MUST already be located in the UAE. Applicants not in the UAE will NOT be contacted
• Qualified Accountant or MBA
• 8+ years experience in finance including management experience
• Media or Publishing sector experience preferred
• Fluent English languages skills mandatory

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.