Finance Manager – Retail & Trading

About This Role

About The Role We are hiring a Finance Manager for a fast-growing, multi-brand retail and trading group in the UAE. The organization operates across luxury retail segments including perfumes, jewellery, and lifestyle products, with a strong presence through multiple outlets across the region.

This role requires a commercially driven finance professional with strong experience in retail finance, inventory control, and multi-entity financial management.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Control

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage consolidation of multiple entities and retail outlets
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal financial policies

Retail Finance & Performance Management

• Monitor store-level profitability and revenue performance
• Oversee daily sales reconciliation and POS reporting
• Analyze sales trends and provide actionable insights to leadership

Inventory & Cost Management

• Manage inventory accounting for high-value and fast-moving products
• Conduct stock variance analysis and support audit processes
• Implement controls to minimize shrinkage and stock discrepancies

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Partner with business teams on financial planning

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Monitor cash flow, receivables, and payables
• Optimize working capital and inventory holding
• Manage vendor payments and banking relationships

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and filings
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Maintain accurate financial documentation across entities

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and commercial teams
• Support pricing strategies and margin optimization
• Provide financial insights to support business growth

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive improvements in ERP and financial reporting systems
• Enhance automation and reporting efficiency

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional certification (CA / ACCA / CPA) preferred
• 7–12 years of relevant experience in retail, trading, or FMCG sectors
• Strong experience managing multi-entity or multi-store operations
• Proven expertise in inventory accounting and retail finance
• Solid understanding of UAE VAT regulations and compliance

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Commercial mindset with business partnering ability
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Reporting, Data Analysis)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with a rapidly expanding retail group
• Exposure to multi-brand and multi-category business operations
• Strategic role with high business impact