Finance Manager

Michael Page International (UAE); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee their operations in the GCC from their Dubai office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a multinational professional services firm, providing excellent international exposure and career progression. The successful candidate will manage finance operations, including financial closing and budgeting, while partnering with stakeholders to deliver insightful analysis reports to top management. If you have a strong background in finance and operations, along with a passion for strategic guidance, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career Progression

International Exposure

Competitive Compensation

Attractive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Finance and Operations within a Professional Services firm.
• Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations including financial closing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide strategic guidance to enhance decision-making and drive business insights.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Planning

Stakeholder Management

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Master's Degree in Finance

Professional Accounting Qualifications (ACCA, CMA, CPA, CIMA, CA)

Job description

• Opportunity to work for a Multinational Professional Services Company
• Excellent International Exposure and Career Progression

About Our Client

Our client, a Multinational Professional Services firm, has footprints in nearly 40 countries and is recruiting a Finance Manager for their Dubai offices - this position will oversee their operations in the GCC.

Job Description

• Oversee finance and operations which include financial closing, budgeting, financial planning and forecasting, liaising with external bodies, tax, payroll, etc.
• Business partner with stakeholders to develop analysis reports and be responsible for presentation to the top management.
• Provide strategic guidance to enhance decision-making and therefore, drive business insights.
• Maintain accuracy for balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work with shared services function to maintain control over accounting activities.
• Work closely with other teams such as operations, HR, marketing, etc.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional Accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, CIMA, or CA are a huge advantage.
• Experience of working within a Multinational is a MUST.
• Minimum 8 years of experience and a proven track record in Finance and Operations role within a Professional Services firm is a MUST.
• Experience of working as an independent contributor or within a lean team is an added advantage.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate for this role gets the opportunity to progress within a Large Global Multinational and is compensated competitively with an attractive package and benefits.