Group Finance Leader: Strategy, Growth & Stability

Solutions Leisure Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions Leisure Group is seeking a Group Head of Finance in Dubai to oversee all financial operations across our F&B venues. You will drive strategic planning, ensure compliance, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while maintaining liquidity and profitability.

You will manage treasury, tax, controls, and system integrations, while mentoring a finance team and partnering with executives on growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA/CMA or Masters preferred.
• 10 years in finance or accounting with 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Hospitality/F&B experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management reporting and forecasting.
• Develop long-term financial strategies and insights for executive decisions.
• Manage budgeting processes and align financial performance with goals.
• Ensure IFRS compliance oversee audits and closings.
• Oversee cash flow, credit lines and debt financing.
• Ensure VAT and corporate tax compliance and substance requirements.
• Optimize inventory, supplier negotiations and cost structures.
• Implement strong financial controls and IT system integration.
• Manage financial aspects of new venue launches.
• Accurately allocate shared services costs and intercompany rules.
• Mentor and develop the finance team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Treasury management

Compliance & taxation

Cost control & profitability

Financial systems

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting or related field

CPA / CMA or Masters preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Solutions Leisure Group is seeking a Group Head of Finance in Dubai to oversee all financial operations across our F&B venues. You will drive strategic planning, ensure compliance, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while maintaining liquidity and profitability.

You will manage treasury, tax, controls, and system integrations, while mentoring a finance team and partnering with executives on growth initiatives.