Finance Manager

Overview

Job Purpose

• Responsible for overseeing all financial operations, accounting functions, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, compliance, and financial reporting across the group.
• Support management with strategic financial planning, project profitability analysis, cost control, and business decision-making while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and financial best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall finance and accounting operations of the group.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor company cash flow, working capital, and banking facilities.
• Analyze project profitability, margins, and cost performance across all departments.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and General Ledger functions.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables and monitor client payment schedules.
• Review project costs, procurement expenditures, and operational expenses.
• Support tendering and commercial teams with financial evaluations and project costing.
• Prepare financial analysis, KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Implement and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities across operations.
• Manage banking relationships, guarantees, LCs, and financial facilities where applicable.
• Support management in strategic planning, investment decisions, and growth initiatives.
• Lead and mentor finance and accounting team members.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of all financial information.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Minimum 8–12 years of finance and accounting experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a Finance Manager or Senior Finance position.
• Strong UAE experience within Exhibitions, Interior Fit-Out, Joinery, Construction, Manufacturing, or Project-Based Industries.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, cost control, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems, accounting software, and financial reporting tools.

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Project Cost Control and Profitability Analysis
• Cash Flow and Working Capital Management
• Financial Reporting and Compliance
• UAE VAT and Regulatory Knowledge

• Strategic Financial Management

• ERP and Accounting Systems Expertise
• Leadership and Team Management
• Strong Analytical and Decision-Making Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

• Business Partnering and Commercial Awareness

Why Join Elegant Qubes Group?

Application Question(S)

• Do you hold ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or an equivalent finance qualification?
• How many years of UAE finance management experience do you have?
• Have you worked in Exhibitions, Interior Fit-Out, Joinery, Construction, or Project-Based Industries?
• What was the annual turnover/revenue size of the company you managed?
• Do you have experience with project costing and profitability analysis?
• Which ERP/accounting systems are you proficient in?
• What is your current visa status and notice period?