About the job

• Finance Manager – Real Estate DevelopmentLocation: Dubai, UAEIndustry: Real Estate DevelopmentReports to: CEO / Group CFOJob PurposeWe are looking for a senior Finance Director to lead the financial management and strategic financial planning of a growing real estate development business. The role requires strong commercial and financial leadership, with substantial hands-on experience within a UAE-based real estate developer.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the overall financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and management reporting.
• Manage the financial aspects of real estate development projects from land acquisition and feasibility through development, sales, completion and handover.
• Review project feasibility studies, financial models, budgets, profitability, IRR, ROI and development margins.
• Oversee project costs, construction expenditure, commitments, variations and budget performance.
• Lead cash-flow forecasting, liquidity management, working capital and project funding.
• Manage relationships with UAE banks and financial institutions and support financing, loan facilities and project funding arrangements.
• Monitor sales, collections, receivables and customer payment plans, particularly within off-plan developments.
• Oversee accounting, project accounting, financial reporting, consolidation and audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE VAT and applicable financial and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, risk management and approval processes.
• Evaluate new development opportunities, land acquisitions, investment proposals and financial feasibility.
• Provide strategic financial advice and commercial insights to the CEO and senior management.
• Lead, develop and mentor the Finance team and establish clear KPIs and performance standards.
• Required Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Significant senior-level experience as Finance Director, CFO, Head of Finance or equivalent.
• Mandatory: Substantial experience working for a UAE-based real estate developer, preferably covering multiple development projects.
• Strong hands-on experience in real estate development finance, project finance, financial modelling and feasibility analysis.
• Proven experience in cash-flow management, project funding, treasury and working capital.
• Strong experience dealing with UAE banks and financial institutions.
• Experience with off-plan development, customer collections and project profitability.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, financial reporting, audit and internal controls.
• Experience managing and developing Finance teams.
• Experience with Oracle ERP or other major ERP systems is an advantage.
• Core CompetenciesStrategic Financial Leadership
• Real Estate Development Finance
• Project Financial Management
• Financial Modelling & Feasibility
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Project Profitability & Cost Control
• Banking & Financing
• Risk Management & Financial Controls
• Commercial Acumen
• Leadership & Team Management
• Strong Analytical and Decision-Making Skills