Senior Financial Planning And Analysis Manager

TradesApp; Dubai; On-site; AED 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AlBoomMarine seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and taxation across Retail, Wholesale, and E‑commerce in the GCC. You will partner with senior leaders to improve profitability, manage VAT compliance, and drive finance transformation.

The role requires 8+ years in finance, a professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA), and strong ERP/BI skills. Dubai-based, reporting to the CFO, with cross‑functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting required with professional qualification.
• 8–12+ years in accounting/financial management, 3–5 years in leadership.
• Experience in GCC/MENA region and multi-channel retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting across Retail, Wholesale and E‑commerce.
• Provide insights on performance, variances, and drivers with dashboards.
• Manage taxation, UAE VAT compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive profitability and capital allocation.
• Mentor finance team and collaborate with operations, sales and supply chain.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

ERP systems

PowerBI

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA

MBA in Finance (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel (advanced)

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description:

AlBoomMarinehasbeenoperatingintheGCCforover35yearsandisnowoneofthelongest standingretailbusinessesintheMENAregion.Throughoutitshistory,ABMhasdemonstratedanimpressiveabilitytokeepupwithever-changingmarketdevelopments,whichhasledtothecompanydiversifyingitsoperationsacrossretail,wholesale,andsuccessfule-commerceventuresthroughouttheMENAregion.

ABM’sdiverseportfolioincludesawiderangeofbrandsacrosssix maindivisions:Apparel,Footwear&Accessories(AFA),Cycling,ConsumerElectronics,Optical,andSports.Thankstoitsmarketexpertiseandsuccessfulbusinessendeavours,ABMhasearnedareputationasastrongmarketleaderacrosstheMENAregion.

Purpose

ABM seems seeking highly motivated Senior Finance Manager to join our Finance team. The Senior Finance Manager will lead the finance function across Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce channels. The role will be responsible for financial planning & analysis (FP&A), accounting, taxation, and VAT compliance across the GCC region. This position requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, operational finance expertise, and leadership capabilities to support business growth and ensure financial integrity.

This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced and commercially driven individual to join our dynamic and growing team.

Title:

SeniorFP&AManager

ReportingManager:

ChiefFinancialOfficer

Location:

Dubai,UAE

Responsibilities

FinancialPlanning&Analysis(FP&A):

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across all business channels.
• Provide actionable insights on financial performance, including variance analysis and key drivers.
• Partner with business heads to support strategic decision-making and profitability improvement.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and financial models.

Taxation&VATCompliance:

• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and other GCC tax laws
• Manage VAT filings, reconciliations, and audits
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate tax matters and regulatory changes
• Identify tax risks and opportunities for optimization

BusinessFinance&CommercialSupport:

• Support Retail, Wholesale and E-commerce teams with financial analysis and pricing strategies
• Evaluate new business opportunities, investments, and expansion plans within GCC
• Monitor working capital, inventory, and cash flow across channels
• Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising business growth

TeamLeadership&StakeholderManagement:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team across multiple functions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, supply chain, and sales
• Act as a key finance business partner to senior leadership
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities

Systems&ProcessImprovements:

• Lead or support financial system upgrades or ERP implementations.
• Drive automation of routine accounting tasks and enhancement of financial reporting tools.
• Continuously evaluate financial processes for efficiency and control enhancement.

Skills&Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA) is mandatory; an MBA in Finance is an advantage.
• 8 to 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, including 3 to 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience within the retail sector, preferably in multi-store, multi-channel, or franchise business environments.
• Experience in the GCC/MENA region, with a strong understanding of relevant tax regulations and commercial laws, is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.), advanced Excel, financial modelling, and other MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., PowerBI), retail POS systems, and inventory management platforms.
• Strong leadership, team management, and project management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Requirements: