SaaS Finance Director - Strategy, Controls & Growth

Sana Commerce; Dubai; On-site; AED 661,000 - 881,000; Full time

Job summary

Sana Commerce in Dubai is seeking a Finance Director to lead the overall finance function, owning financial strategy, governance and performance across the organization. The role is approximately 75% hands-on with direct involvement in financial planning performance analysis cash management reporting and operational finance activities while also guiding the wider finance team.

You will align accounting and finance planning and control to enable accurate reporting, strong controls and data-driven

Qualifications

• Extensive Financial Management Experience: 10 years in finance ideally in tech or SaaS environments with recurring revenue models.
• Expertise in Financial Controls and Compliance: Proven ability to establish robust financial policies and controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Strong Background in Cost Control & OPEX Management: Deep understanding of cash flow working capital and operational expenditure management for cost efficiency and accountability.
• Analytical and Forecasting Skills: Expertise in financial modeling variance analysis and scenario planning to support accurate budgeting forecasting and strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in Financial Process Optimization (ESA): Experience in streamlining and automating finance functions to enhance scalability and productivity.
• Strategic Financial Planning & Business Acumen: Ability to develop financial strategies aligned with long-term goals and advise on critical areas like M&A product development and ROI.
• Leadership and Team Development: Demonstrated experience (at least 7 years) in building and managing high-performing finance and IT teams with a focus on succession planning and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute financial strategy aligned with company growth.
• Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team on key decisions while personally driving financial analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure alignment between financial performance and business objectives through direct involvement in planning and execution.
• Own the finance technology stack including systems strategy automation roadmap data integrity and the application of AI to improve finance processes controls and decision support.
• Lead or oversee finance systems and data capabilities with accountability for finance tooling and resources.
• Own financial policies controls and compliance frameworks across the Group.
• Ensure strong audit tax and regulatory compliance across all entities and jurisdictions.
• Hold direct accountability for core finance processes (O2C P2P R2R Reporting Tax) remaining closely involved in day-to-day execution where needed.
• Ensure clear ownership and smooth execution across finance teams while personally stepping into priority issues and critical deliverables.
• Own group tax compliance across all entities including transfer pricing withholding tax corporate income tax and innovation box compliance ensuring robust governance and timely filing.
• Provide holding company support across the Group including VPB and Innovation Box compliance.
• Lead transfer pricing activities for the HoldCo including the model Master File and alignment with other group companies.
• Oversee intragroup loans consolidated financial statements and external audit coordination.
• Manage corporate administration requirements including the UBO register organizational chart dividend tax filings and coordination of related-party documentation.
• Serve as the global end-responsible owner for banking and payments.
• Personally lead forecasting financial modeling variance analysis and scenario planning.
• Take direct ownership of OPEX cash flow working capital and liquidity management.
• Drive KPI management with revenue and technology teams across CAC CLTV and gross margin through hands-on analysis and business partnering.
• Leadership: Build and lead a scalable, high-performing finance organization.

Skills

Financial Management

Financial Controls

Cost Control & OPEX

Analytical & Forecasting

Financial Process Optimization

Strategic Financial Planning

Leadership & Team Development

Tools

ESA

Job description

Sana Commerce in Dubai is seeking a Finance Director to lead the overall finance function, owning financial strategy, governance and performance across the organization. The role is approximately 75% hands-on with direct involvement in financial planning performance analysis cash management reporting and operational finance activities while also guiding the wider finance team.

You will align accounting and finance planning and control to enable accurate reporting, strong controls and data-driven