Finance Manager (Digital Marketing Agency)

Our client, a growing digital marketing agency in Dubai, is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, controls and commercial finance across the business.Key responsibilitiesPartner closely with senior management on strategic, financial and commercial decision-makingLead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning and scenario analysisPrepare monthly management accounts, financial dashboards, board packs and executive reportsMonitor profitability, revenue quality, margins, operating costs, cash flow and working capitalProvide commercial analysis for new client contracts, pricing, investments, partnerships and growth initiativesOversee accounting quality, financial controls, IFRS compliance, audit coordination, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirementsManage relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisors and other external stakeholdersStrengthen governance, approval processes, risk controls and documentation standardsDrive improvements in ERP systems, reporting tools, automation and financial data qualityLead, mentor and develop the finance team while ensuring timely delivery of financial deadlinesRequirementsCA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or CMA qualification is mandatoryBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least five years in a finance leadership rolePrevious experience within a digital marketing agency, advertising agency, media agency or similar professional-services environment is essentialStrong experience in management reporting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cash flow and commercial financePractical UAE experience with IFRS, VAT, Corporate Tax, audit and internal controlsExposure to multi-entity reporting, ERP systems, automation and process improvementConfident working with senior stakeholders and presenting financial insights to leadershipAdvanced Excel and reporting/BI skillsExcellent English communication skills; Arabic is an advantageIf you have the required Finance experience within a digital marketing or advertising agency and are looking for your next opportunity in Dubai, please apply with your updated CV.