Finance Manager

Role overview

An established family-owned holding group in the UAE is looking for a Finance Manager to strengthen financial planning, governance, and performance oversight across a portfolio of businesses. The group operates across property development and management, real estate investments, hospitality, and wholesale trading, and is known for its long-term investment approach, regional footprint, and focus on operational excellence and sustainable expansion.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a Big 4 audit or advisory background, or experience in real estate and investment-led groups, who are interested in a senior, high-impact role within a diversified corporate environment.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across the organization.
• Provide reliable FP&A analysis, including variance commentary and management-level reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting in line with COSO and IFRS principles.
• Monitor group cash flow, liquidity position, and banking partner relationships.
• Contribute to financing activities, restructuring work, and investment appraisal exercises.
• Build financial models and feasibility assessments for major initiatives and projects.
• Liaise with external specialists on property and asset valuation assignments.
• Oversee an efficient month-end closing process, covering accruals, impairment reviews, and profitability analysis.
• Improve financial governance, systems, and operating processes on an ongoing basis.
• Guide, coach, and support finance team members to drive strong performance.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, ACA, or CFA are preferred.
• Applicants should bring at least 10 years of experience in finance, audit, or accounting.
• A minimum of 5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity is expected.
• Experience from Big 4 audit/advisory firms or real estate/investment groups is highly preferred.
• Exposure to large, diversified, or listed organizations will be an advantage.
• Strong expertise in FP&A, treasury operations, and financial reporting controls is essential.

Additional information

This role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is a full-time, onsite position. The source provided no salary details, opening count, start date, or application deadline. No internship duration applies to this job.

Ideal candidate profile

Professionals who can combine analytical strength, leadership capability, and commercial judgment are likely to succeed in this position. Experience in complex group structures and capital-intensive businesses will be especially valuable.