Finance Manager

About the Role

We are collaborating with a globally recognised company in the entertainment sector to recruit a Finance Manager for their regional office in Dubai. This role involves managing the finance function across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, working closely with senior management to facilitate commercial decision-making, ensure strong financial controls, and support the company's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial operations for the regional business.
• Generate accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements, budgets, and updated forecasts.
• Provide valuable financial analysis and reports to guide strategic and operational decision-making.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and precise financial reporting.
• Supervise cash management, treasury functions, and tax compliance across different countries.
• Liaise with external auditors and uphold rigorous financial governance and internal controls.
• Assess financial feasibility of commercial ventures and advise senior leadership accordingly.
• Develop strong partnerships with both local and international teams as a dependable finance business advisor.
• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency using finance systems and technology.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant credentials such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CMA, or equivalent; finalists with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in financial or management accounting roles.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting, budget management, forecasting, and commercial finance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
• Solid understanding of IFRS standards and corporate financial compliance requirements.
• Capability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport at all organisational levels.
• Experience supporting operations across multiple countries or international business environments is preferred.
• Background in media, entertainment, publishing, or other dynamic commercial industries is an advantage.