Role Overview: Kingston Stanley is seeking an experienced and analytical Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, cash-flow management, and financial control activities in Dubai. The role involves monitoring financial performance, preparing management reports, managing financial risks, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial information. The ideal candidate should have strong financial management expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to provide meaningful financial insights that support business planning and strategic decision-making.

Financial Planning & Budget Management: Develop and coordinate annual budgets, financial forecasts, and financial planning activities. Monitor actual financial performance against approved budgets and identify significant variances. Analyze revenue, expenses, cash flow, and financial trends to support business objectives. Recommend cost-control measures and opportunities to improve financial efficiency.

Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and review periodic financial statements, management reports, and financial performance summaries. Analyze financial data and provide insights into profitability, operational costs, and business performance. Ensure financial reports are accurate, complete, and delivered within established deadlines. Present financial findings and recommendations to senior management to support informed decisions.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Monitor cash flow, liquidity, receivables, payables, and working capital requirements. mDevelop cash-flow forecasts to support operational needs and financial planning. Coordinate with relevant departments to manage payment schedules and outstanding balances. Identify potential cash-flow risks and recommend appropriate measures to maintain financial stability.

Financial Controls & Risk Management: Establish and monitor financial controls to safeguard company assets and maintain accurate financial records. Review financial transactions, accounting procedures, and approval processes to identify control weaknesses. Assess financial risks and recommend corrective actions to reduce exposure. Ensure financial activities follow company policies, established procedures, and applicable requirements.

Accounting Oversight & Compliance: Oversee accounting activities, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial closing procedures. Coordinate with accounting teams to ensure accurate recording and classification of financial transactions. Support internal and external audits by preparing financial schedules and required documentation. Monitor applicable tax, VAT, and financial reporting requirements relevant to UAE operations.

Strategic Financial Support: Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business planning and management decisions. Evaluate proposed expenditures, business initiatives, and investment-related financial information. Identify opportunities to improve profitability, optimize costs, and strengthen financial performance. Collaborate with senior management to align financial plans with organizational objectives.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination: Supervise and support finance and accounting team members in their daily responsibilities. Establish clear priorities and ensure financial deliverables are completed accurately and on time. Coordinate with operations, procurement, sales, and other departments on budgets and financial matters. Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders, auditors, financial institutions, and external service providers.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar financial management role. Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash-flow management, and financial controls. Experience analyzing financial performance and preparing management reports.

Understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, audit processes, and financial risk management. Knowledge of UAE VAT and relevant financial regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial analysis tools, and ERP or accounting systems.

Strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict financial reporting deadlines. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent are an advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can submit their updated CV to ayd@kingstonstanley.com with “Finance Manager – Dubai” as the email subject line. Candidates should highlight their financial management experience, budgeting and forecasting expertise, financial reporting capabilities, cash-flow management, and knowledge of financial controls. Relevant qualifications, ERP systems experience, team leadership achievements, and examples of improving financial performance should also be included in the application.

About the Company:

Kingston Stanley is a recruitment and talent solutions organization connecting businesses with professionals across various industries and specialized functions. This recruitment opportunity is for a Finance Manager in Dubai, focusing on financial planning, reporting, financial controls, and effective financial management.