Senior Financial Planning And Analysis Manager

Qureos; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

AlBoomMarine is seeking a highly experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance function across Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce channels in the GCC region. You will oversee FP&A, accounting, taxation, and VAT compliance, working with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and financial integrity.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, leadership, and a track record in retail finance. Dubai-based position with exposure to regional regulatory requirements and senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) mandatory; MBA in Finance an advantage.
• 8–12+ years in accounting and financial management, including 3–5 years in leadership.
• Proven experience within the retail sector, multi-store/multi-channel environments.
• Experience in GCC/MENA region with understanding of tax regulations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning 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.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising growth.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA qualification

MBA in Finance (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Excel

Power BI

Retail POS systems

Inventory management platforms

Job description

Job Description:

AlBoomMarinehasbeenoperatingintheGCCforover35yearsandisnowoneofthelongeststandingretailbusinessesintheMENAregion.Throughoutitshistory,ABMhasdemonstratedanimpressiveabilitytokeepupwithever-changingmarketdevelopments,whichhasledtothecompanydiversifyingitsoperationsacrossretail,wholesale,andsuccessfule-commerceventuresthroughouttheMENAregion.

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

Purpose

ABM is seeking a 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):

• Leadbudgeting,forecasting,andlong-termfinancialplanningprocessesacrossallbusinesschannels.
• Provideactionableinsightsonfinancialperformance,includingvarianceanalysisandkeydrivers.
• Partnerwithbusinessheadstosupportstrategicdecision-makingandprofitabilityimprovement.
• DevelopandmonitorKPIs,dashboards,andfinancialmodels.

Taxation&VATCompliance:

• EnsurecompliancewithUAEVATregulationsandotherGCCtaxlaws
• ManageVATfilings,reconciliations,andaudits
• Coordinatewithexternaltaxadvisorsoncorporatetaxmattersandregulatorychanges
• Identifytaxrisksandopportunitiesforoptimization

BusinessFinance&CommercialSupport:

• SupportRetail,Wholesale,andE-commerceteamswithfinancialanalysisandpricingstrategies
• Evaluatenewbusinessopportunities,investments,andexpansionplanswithinGCC
• Monitorworkingcapital,inventory,andcashflowacrosschannels
• Drivecostoptimizationinitiativeswithoutcompromisingbusinessgrowth

TeamLeadership&StakeholderManagement:

• Lead,mentor,anddevelopthefinanceteamacrossmultiplefunctions
• Collaboratewithcross-functionalteamsincludingoperations,supplychain,andsales
• Actasakeyfinancebusinesspartnertoseniorleadership
• Managerelationshipswithauditors,banks,andregulatoryauthorities

Systems&ProcessImprovements:

• LeadorsupportfinancialsystemupgradesorERPimplementations.
• Driveautomationofroutineaccountingtasksandenhancementoffinancialreportingtools.
• Continuouslyevaluatefinancialprocessesforefficiencyandcontrolenhancement.

Skills&Experience

• Bachelor’sdegreeinFinance,Accounting,Commerce,orarelatedfield.
• Professionalaccountingqualification(CA,CPA,ACCA,orCMA)ismandatory;anMBAinFinanceisanadvantage.
• 8to12+yearsofprogressiveexperienceinaccountingandfinancialmanagement,including3to5yearsinaleadershiprole.
• Provenexperiencewithintheretailsector,preferablyinmulti-store,multi-channel,orfranchisebusinessenvironments.
• ExperienceintheGCC/MENAregion,withastrongunderstandingofrelevanttaxregulationsandcommerciallaws,ishighlydesirable.
• StrongproficiencyinERPsystems(SAP,Oracle,MicrosoftDynamics,etc.),advancedExcel,financialmodelling,andotherMSOfficeapplications.
• Familiaritywithbusinessintelligencetools(e.g.,PowerBI),retailPOSsystems,andinventorymanagementplatforms.
• Strongleadership,teammanagement,andprojectmanagementcapabilities.
• Excellentanalytical,problem-solving,communication,andpresentationskills.
• Strategicmindsetwithstrongcommercialacumenandattentiontodetail.
• Highlevelofintegrity,withtheabilitytoworkeffectivelyunderpressureandmeettightdeadlines.

Requirements: