Senior Finance Manager

Role Overview

Senior Finance Manager at Burjline Builders, Dubai, UAE. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. Lead the finance function across Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce channels with responsibility for financial planning & analysis, accounting, taxation, and VAT compliance across the GCC region.

Role Purpose

Lead the finance function to support business growth and ensure financial integrity across multiple channels and geographies. Combine strategic thinking, operational finance expertise, and leadership to drive commercial performance and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• 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 & VAT Compliance

• 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.

Business Finance & Commercial Support

• 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.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• 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 & Process Improvements

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA) is mandatory; 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.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.), advanced Excel, and financial modelling.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI), retail POS systems, and inventory management platforms.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Attention to detail.
• High level of integrity.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.