Senior Finance Manager - Private Equity & Family Office

Metier Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A discreet and sophisticated investment firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead full-cycle accounting and financial governance. The role will involve managing group consolidation and preparing board-level reporting while ensuring compliance with IFRS. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of experience in private equity or investment environments, with strong financial modelling skills. Monthly remuneration is AED 20,000 – 25,000 with performance-linked bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-linked bonus structure

Long-term incentive potential

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience within a private equity-backed business or investment platform.
• Strong grasp of IFRS and financial modelling.
• Prior exposure to funds or cross-border investment vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting and group consolidation.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly board-level reporting.
• Manage budget planning and variance tracking.

Skills

Financial modelling

IFRS compliance

Budget planning

Cashflow analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CA)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

On behalf of our client — a discreet and sophisticated single-family office with active private equity and investment holdings — Metier Group has been exclusively retained to appoint a Senior Finance Manager to join their lean but high-performing leadership structure in Dubai.

The firm operates across a diverse and growing portfolio of investment vehicles, funds, and operating entities. This appointment will serve as a trusted finance partner to the principals, driving consolidation, reporting excellence, and financial governance at group level.

The Opportunity

This is a strategically hands-on role for a commercially sharp finance professional seeking full ownership in a dynamic and entrepreneurial investment context. You\'ll be embedded at the heart of the decision-making process, supporting the family office’s ambitions across its private capital platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting and group consolidation across multiple entities
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly board-level reporting
• Build financial models, forecasts, and scenario plans
• Manage budget planning, cashflow analysis, and variance tracking
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE VAT, and regulatory filings
• Partner with external advisors on audits, structuring, and tax planning
• Identify and implement improvements across systems, workflows, and reporting tools

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an agile and technically sound finance professional with :

• 5–7 years of relevant experience within a private equity-backed business, single-family office, investment platform, or similar
• Strong grasp of IFRS, financial modelling, and consolidation across complex structures
• Prior exposure to funds, SPVs, or cross-border investment vehicles
• Proficiency with accounting tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CA) preferred
• A highly discreet and solution-oriented mindset, comfortable working directly with UHNW principals

Remuneration & Incentive

• AED 20,000 – 25,000 per month
• Performance-linked bonus structure
• Long-term incentive potential available for exceptional individuals