Group Finance Manager

Binding Partnerships; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment solutions company in Dubai seeks a Group Financial Manager to oversee financial operations. This role involves strategic planning, budgeting, and staff supervision in a hospitality context, ensuring effective financial practices while fostering strong business partnerships.

Qualifications

• Senior financial management experience, including managing teams of at least 15.
• 2-3 years experience in hospitality sector focusing on F&B.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving organization’s mission and support staff development.
• Collaborate on strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and manage the operating budget and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Supervision

Business partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CPA or CA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GENERAL DEFINITION
The Group Financial Manager (GFM) provides operational and programmatic support to the organization. The GFM supervises the finance unit and acts as the senior financial spokesperson for the department. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the GFM assists the General Manager (GM) on strategic and tactical matters related to budget management, cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and securing new funding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in performing tasks to achieve the organization's mission and support staff development plans.
2. Train staff on financial management matters.
3. Collaborate with the CFO and GM on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and contract negotiations.
4. Identify new funding opportunities, develop programmatic budgets, and evaluate cost-effectiveness of services.
5. Assess prospective contracts and advise on programmatic design and implementation.
6. Ensure controls and documentation for audits are in place for all purchases.
7. Prepare and manage the operating budget, support program success through cost analysis, and ensure compliance with regulations and contractual requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• IFRS standards
• Current trends in job readiness training and workforce issues
• Organizational development, HR, and operations
• Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to:

• Foster business partnerships
• Analyze financial statements and budgets
• Respond to client needs
• Supervise staff effectively
• Communicate clearly in English

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; CPA or CA preferred.

Experience:

• Senior financial management experience, including day-to-day operations of a team of at least 15 staff.
• 2-3 years in hospitality sector focusing on F&B.

About The Company

Binding Partnerships specializes in executive search and recruitment solutions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, serving clients across the Middle East. We build long-term relationships by understanding client and candidate needs and providing practical, confidential advice.