Finance Manager

TheHireHub.Ai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing investment firm in Dubai is seeking a Finance Manager to lead essential finance functions such as audit management, financial reporting, and the optimization of SAP operations. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Accountant with 8–15 years of experience, bringing strong leadership skills and a track record of driving automation within finance. This role involves managing a small team and collaborating with cross-functional partners for strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong expertise in account finalization and audit coordination.
• Proven experience driving automation within finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead finalization of accounts and manage audits.
• Develop annual budgets and provide data-driven financial insights.
• Manage and optimize finance operations in SAP.

Skills

Account finalization

SAP FICO

Financial Reporting

Automation mindset

Team leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a growing investment group managing diverse portfolios across multiple sectors.

With a strong focus on operational efficiency, digitization, and performance excellence, the company supports dynamic, fast-paced businesses driven by innovation and long-term value creation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Finance Manager to lead critical finance functions including account finalization, audits, FP&A, and financial reporting.

The role will also drive automation initiatives, SAP-based financial operations, and build structured business insights for leadership.

Ideal candidates will bring a mix of technical depth, automation mindset, business acumen, and team leadership experience in agile environments such as PE-backed firms, family offices, or entrepreneurial setups.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Account Finalization
  • Lead finalization of accounts and manage statutory, tax, and internal audits.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory norms.
  • Oversee preparation of timely financial statements and management reports.
• FP&A & Business Insights
  • Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
  • Provide data-driven financial insights aligned with KPIs and strategic goals.
  • Create structured, management-level presentations in PowerPoint and Word.
• Automation & SAP Operations
  • Manage and optimize finance operations in SAP (mandatory).
  • Lead digitization efforts and automation of reporting, reconciliation, and workflow.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives to increase speed and accuracy.
• Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Manage a small finance team (2–4 members), ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
  • Partner with business heads to support cost control, planning, and strategic decision-making.
  • Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

Qualification : Must be a Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent from India.

Experience : 8–15 years post-qualification experience.

Strong expertise in account finalization, audit coordination, SAP, SAP FICO is a must and FP&A.

Proven experience driving automation or technology transformation within finance.

Hands-on exposure to management reporting and presenting business insights.

Team Management : Experience leading small, agile finance teams.

Tools : Proficiency in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Behavioural Competencies

Strong communication, multitasking, and decision-making skills.

Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across levels.