Finance Manager

DGM Investment; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Benefits under UAE Labour Law

Job summary

DGM Investment in Dubai is seeking a Finance Manager for its Facility Management arm. The role oversees financial reporting, cost control, billing, and profitability across FM contracts and sites, partnering with Operations, Procurement and senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in finance/accounting, with 2–3 years in a supervisory role and a relevant degree. The company offers a competitive package and UAE labour-law benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in FM, Property or service industries.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a Finance Manager or supervisory position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial performance of FM contracts, projects and sites.
• Prepare contract-level profit and loss reports and track revenues and costs.
• Ensure accurate billing, collections, and revenue recognition.
• Manage cash flow, payroll costs, and headcount alignment with contracts.
• Oversee accounts payable, supplier invoices, and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial dashboards for senior management.

Skills

Finance management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Company Description DGM Investment is a community-focused investment group founded in China in 1981 and established in Dubai for over a decade. DGM Investment delivers end-to-end services including development, brokerage, property and facilities management, community operations, vacation homes, legal, and marketing support. The organization is committed to building thriving communities and creating sustainable long-term value for partners and stakeholders.

Office Location: Motor City Office Timing: Monday to Saturday Salary: Competitive

The Role The Finance Manager is responsible for managing and controlling the financial operations of the Facility Management business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, healthy cash flow, timely client billing and collections, and profitability across FM contracts and sites. The role will work closely with Operations, Contracts, Procurement, HR, Commercial, and senior management to ensure that each facility management contract is financially controlled and delivered within approved budgets and commercial terms.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor the financial performance of individual FM contracts, projects, and sites. Prepare contract-level profit and loss reports. Track revenue, direct costs, indirect costs, manpower costs, subcontractor costs, materials, and other operational expenses. Ensure all contract-related financial commitments are properly recorded. Review billing against contractual terms, approved work orders, purchase orders, attendance, service completion, and agreed rates. Monitor unbilled revenue and pending invoices. Monitor client deductions, retentions, penalties, credit notes, and disputed invoices. Ensure revenue is correctly recognized and recorded. Maintain a clear billing and collection tracker for all FM contracts. Monitor outstanding client balances and aging reports. Follow up with Commercial and Operations teams regarding overdue client payments. Report monthly collection performance and major overdue accounts. Support the business in maintaining healthy operating cash flow. Review payroll costs against approved manpower budgets. Reconcile employee headcount with contract requirements and payroll records. Monitor overtime, allowances, accommodation, transportation, and other manpower related costs. Manage the accounts’ payable function and supplier payment cycle. Review supplier invoices against approved purchase orders, contracts, delivery documents, and supporting records. Ensure subcontractor invoices are verified before payment. Monitor supplier aging and payment commitments. Review subcontractor and service-provider costs against approved budgets and contracts. Ensure proper approval and documentation before releasing payments. Monitor subcontractor costs across FM contracts. Verify subcontractor invoices against agreed rates and actual services provided. Review manpower deployment, service reports, attendance, and supporting documents where applicable. Monitor subcontractor performance against budget. Monitor daily and monthly cash positions. Prepare cash-flow forecasts based on expected collections and payment obligations.

Prepare monthly management accounts.

• Prepare contract-level profitability reports.
• Prepare revenue, cost, margin, cash flow, AR, AP, and budget variance reports.
• Provide financial dashboards and management information to senior management.

Conduct periodic reviews of financial transactions and supporting documentation. Manage and supervise the finance team. Establish finance KPIs and performance standards. Ensure finance processes are followed consistently across all sites and contracts. Promote accountability, accuracy, and timely reporting Ensure audit findings are addressed and corrective actions are implemented.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably within Facility Management, Property Management, Construction, Hospitality, Engineering, or other service-based industries.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a Finance Manager or similar supervisory position.

Benefits:

Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience. Opportunity to work in a growing and dynamic organization. Exposure to strategic financial management and senior management decision-making. Annual leave and other benefits in accordance with UAE Labour Law.