Group Head of Finance

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

Job Title: Group Head of Finance
Position Type: Full-time
Reporting To: CEO

Overview

The Group Head of Finance at Solutions Leisure Group will oversee all financial operations ensuring stability growth and profitability across our diverse portfolio of food and beverage establishments. This senior leadership role involves strategic financial planning risk management compliance and supporting key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Oversee financial management reporting and forecasting.
• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term financial strategies and provide insights for executive decision-making.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage budgeting processes and align financial performance with business goals.
• Financial Reporting: Ensure compliance with IFRS oversee month-end and year-end closings and coordinate external audits.
• Treasury Management: Oversee cash flow credit lines and debt financing to maintain liquidity and financial stability.
• Compliance & Taxation: Ensure adherence to financial regulations including VAT corporate tax and economic substance requirements.
• Cost Control & Profitability: Optimize inventory supplier negotiations and cost structures to enhance profitability.
• Financial Systems & Controls: Implement strong financial controls and ensure seamless integration with IT systems.
• Project Management: Manage financial aspects of new venue launches ensuring cost control and strategic alignment.
• Shared Services & Transfer Pricing: Accurately allocate shared service costs and ensure compliance with intercompany financial regulations.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop the finance team fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Experience & Competencies

• Education: Bachelors in Finance Accounting or related field. CPA CMA or a Masters degree preferred.
• Experience: 10 years in finance or accounting with 5 years in a senior leadership role. Hospitality/F&B experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in financial management software ERP systems and Excel.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage large-scale financial operations.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to financial planning and business growth.
• Communication: Ability to present complex financial data clearly to executive stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

This role is critical to shaping Solutions Leisure Groups long-term financial success.