Finance Manager (M / W)

Centifolia Conseil; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, proficiency in accounting software, and experience with multi-country financial management. This role offers the opportunity to have a tangible impact on business performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with accounting / finance software.
• Experience working with Payment Service Providers.
• Strong understanding of financial flows in multiple currencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly closing process.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Develop and track financial KPIs.
• Prepare financial reporting in English.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Multi-country financial management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Tools

PennyLane

QuickBooks

Sage

Zoho Books

Xero

Looker Studio

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Join a dynamic and expanding international company where your financial expertise will directly shape strategic decisions.

You’ll operate at the crossroads of finance, operations, and business performance, with the autonomy to make a tangible impact on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly closing process (P&L, balance sheets, adjustment entries).
• Manage accounts receivable and payable (reconciliations, due dates, provisions).
• Supervise client invoicing and oversee partner commission management.
• Implement and monitor debt collection processes (follow-ups, disputes, overdue payments).
• Ensure accurate multi-bank and multi-currency reconciliations.
• Build and monitor annual budgets, reforecasts, and monthly performance analyses.
• Develop and track financial KPIs (margins, cash flow, fixed costs, profitability).
• Lead and mentor a small team of 3 (training, guidance, upskilling).
• Manage partner contracts and legal compliance (clients, vendors, regulatory obligations).
• Contribute to legal and administrative matters (contracts, insurance, compliance).
• Prepare financial reporting in English for the management team and international partners.

Requirements

• Proficiency with accounting / finance software such as PennyLane, QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho Books, or Xero.
• Familiarity with SaaS-based financial tools (PennyLane in Europe, Zoho Books / Zolo in the UAE).
• Experience working with Payment Service Providers (Stripe, Hotmart, PayPal, Mollie, etc.).
• Strong understanding of multi-country and multi-currency financial flows (EUR, AED, USD, CHF).
• Interest in business intelligence and reporting tools (Looker Studio, Power BI, advanced Excel).

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Financial Controller, or Head of Finance / Administration within an international organization.
• Hands‑on mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast‑growing, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong analytical skills, rigor, and organizational ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with natural leadership to manage a small team.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.