424 وظيفة Senior Finance Manager في Dubai

Introduction

Al Boom Marine has been operating in the GCC for over 35 years and is now one of the longest standing retail businesses in the MENA region. Throughout its history, ABM has demonstrated an impressive ability to keep up with ever-changing market developments, which has led to the company diversifying its operations across retail, wholesale, and successful e-commerce ventures throughout the MENA region.

ABM’s diverse portfolio includes a wide range of brands across six main divisions: Apparel, Footwear & Accessories (AFA), Cycling, Consumer Electronics, Optical, and Sports. Thanks to its market expertise and successful business endeavours, ABM has earned a reputation as a strong market leader across the MENA region.

Purpose

ABM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Finance Manager to join our Finance team. The Senior Finance Manager will lead the finance function across Retail, Wholesale, and E-commerce channels, with responsibility for financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, taxation, and VAT compliance across the GCC region.

The role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, operational finance expertise, and leadership capabilities to support business growth, drive financial performance, and ensure financial integrity.

This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced and commercially driven individual to join our dynamic and growing team.

Title: Senior FP & A 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.