Finance Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Manager to help establish and drive the financial operations for our UAE business. This is a hands-on role that combines financial management with day-to-day accounting responsibility. You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and discipline across all financial activities, while also supporting budgeting, reporting, and decision-making. You will operate across both strategic and executional finance, taking full ownership of the function in a lean and fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting for the UAE business, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with leadership.
• Track performance against budgets and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Manage day-to-day accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial records.
• Prepare and file all required tax returns (including VAT and corporate tax), ensuring full compliance with UAE regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all local financial, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital across the business.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and advisors where required.
• Establish and maintain financial controls, systems, and processes.
• Support deal teams with financial analysis and underwriting where needed.
• Drive cost discipline and ensure efficient use of capital.

Background & Experience

• 6-10+ years of experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Strong technical accounting foundation.
• Experience managing full set of books and financials records.
• Experience with tax filings and regulatory compliance (VAT and corporate tax).
• Experience in real estate, hospitality, or asset-heavy businesses is preferred.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Comfortable operating in lean environments with full ownership of the finance function.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational capability.

What We Are Looking For

• High ownership and accountability.
• Willingness to operate at both strategic and executional levels.
• Detail-oriented, with a high standard for accuracy and control.
• Structured, disciplined, and reliable.
• Practical and solutions-oriented.
• Low ego, hands-on, and collaborative.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.