Senior Finance Manager - Private Equity & Family Office

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

Job summary

A reputable finance recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Manager for a single-family office in Dubai. The role requires 5–7 years of experience in finance, expertise in IFRS, and proficiency in financial modelling. Key responsibilities include full-cycle accounting and managing board-level reporting. A competitive salary package starts from AED 20,000 per month with performance-linked bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-linked bonus structure

Long-term incentive potential

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in private equity, family office, or investment platforms.
• Strong grasp of IFRS and financial modelling.
• Proficient in managing complex structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting and group consolidation across multiple entities.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly board-level reporting.
• Manage budget planning and cashflow analysis.

Skills

Financial modelling

IFRS compliance

Consolidation

Cashflow analysis

Education

Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CA)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

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