Senior Manager Finance - JV Management

About This Role

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What You'll Be Doing We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead and oversee our financial operations. This role that reports directly to our VP Finance involves managing budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Senior Finance Manager will play a key role in shaping financial strategies to support business growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, to support decision-making.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.

• Reporting & Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with accounting standards.
• Prepare management reports, board presentations, and investor updates.
• Oversee compliance with tax, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

• Risk Management:

• Assess financial risks and implement controls to safeguard company assets.
• Monitor cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity to support operations.
• Oversee internal audits and external audit processes as needed.

• Systems & Processes:

• Drive efficiency by improving financial systems, tools, and processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline cross-functional workflows.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in financial operations.

Qualifications What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in finance or accounting,
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
• Proficiency in financial management software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Experience in Luxury Retail is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and ability to see the big picture.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This role is pivotal in driving financial excellence and supporting the company's mission and growth objectives. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking manager who thrives on challenges and fosters a results-oriented culture,

What We Can Offer You With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.