Strategic Finance Manager: FP&A, IFRS & Growth Leadership

Talent Higher; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Higher in Dubai is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, controls and commercial finance across the business.

The role requires 10+ years in finance, a leadership track, and UAE experience with IFRS, VAT and Corporate Tax. You will partner with senior management on strategic decisions and manage a high-impact finance team in a dynamic digital marketing environment.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CMA qualification is mandatory
• 10+ years of finance experience including a leadership role
• Experience within a digital/advertising/media agency or similar professional services environment
• Strong FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cash flow and commercial finance
• Practical UAE experience with IFRS, VAT, Corporate Tax, audit and internal controls

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with senior management on strategic, financial and commercial decision-making
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning and scenario analysis
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial dashboards, board packs and executive reports
• Monitor profitability, revenue quality, margins, operating costs, cash flow and working capital
• Provide commercial analysis for new client contracts, pricing, investments, partnerships and growth initiatives
• Oversee accounting quality, financial controls, IFRS compliance, audit coordination, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisors and other external stakeholders
• Strengthen governance, approval processes, risk controls and documentation standards
• Drive improvements in ERP systems, reporting tools, automation and financial data quality
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team while ensuring timely delivery of financial deadlines

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Presentation of insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

IFRS

Job description

Talent Higher in Dubai is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, controls and commercial finance across the business.

The role requires 10+ years in finance, a leadership track, and UAE experience with IFRS, VAT and Corporate Tax. You will partner with senior management on strategic decisions and manage a high-impact finance team in a dynamic digital marketing environment.