Title: Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Reporting Manager: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• 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.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA) is mandatory; an 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.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.), advanced Excel, financial modelling, and other MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI), retail POS systems, and inventory management platforms.
• Strong leadership, team management, and project management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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