Senior Finance Manager - Marketing

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and entertainment company in the UAE is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to partner strategically with marketing teams. This role involves optimizing budgets across diverse channels and ensuring financial governance while driving ROI. Candidates should have over 10 years of finance experience and a strong understanding of modern marketing metrics. This position offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant environment with a diverse team dedicated to creating memorable experiences.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Diverse and talented colleagues

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience, with 3+ years partnering with Marketing or Growth functions in a multinational.
• Deep understanding of modern marketing metrics like CAC, LTV, ROAS.
• Proficiency in financial planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing Leads to optimize budgets across various channels.
• Build ROI models, validate A/B tests.
• Lead financial planning and governance for marketing activities.

Skills

Finance experience

Excel/Google Sheets

BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI)

Statistical literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Professional qualification (CPA, CIMA, ACCA, or MBA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite)

Job description

Business Introduction

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

Job Title

Senior Finance Manager - Marketing | Majid Al Futtaim | Customer Solutions - UAE

Role Summary

The Senior Finance Manager – Marketing, will act as a strategic partner to the Marketing VP, bridging creative ambition with financial discipline to optimize marketing investments, oversee financial governance, from annual planning to real-time performance tracking, ensuring maximum ROI across diverse channels. The role involves validating marketing experiments, integrating advanced analytics, and driving operational excellence in financial processes.

Role Profile

• Partner with Marketing Leads to optimize budgets across channels like Digital, Radio, Social, PR, and Partnerships.
• Build ROI models, validate A/B tests, and translate results into scalable investment strategies.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and governance for marketing activities, ensuring alignment with corporate targets.
• Develop dashboards for real-time performance tracking and facilitate Investment Boards for capital reallocation.
• Act as a critical advisor to Marketing Directors, integrating MMM and Attribution models into financial processes.
• Streamline vendor processes for compliance and accurate accruals.
• Analyze data from marketing experiments to bridge clicks with financial profit.
• Influence marketing mix strategies across global markets to drive growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of finance experience, with 3+ years partnering with Marketing or Growth functions in a multinational.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; professional qualification (CPA, CIMA, ACCA, or MBA).
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI), and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite).
• Deep understanding of modern marketing metrics, CAC, LTV, ROAS, and statistical literacy for A/B testing.

What We Offer

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.