Finance Manager – MENA Group

Role Overview:We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to oversee the financial management and reporting of the MENA Group and provide the CEO with clear financial and business insights to support decision-making.This role combines financial control, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and business planning.The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and management teams across the Group and should be able to translate financial information into clear, practical business insights.Key Responsibilities:Manage day-to-day financial management and accounting activities across the Group.Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.Monitor P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, budgets, and financial performance.Lead budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial planning.Prepare budget vs. actual analysis and identify key variances.Develop financial and management dashboards and KPI reporting.Provide financial analysis to support business and investment decisions.Support the CEO with financial modelling, scenarios, and business planning.Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial position.Coordinate with auditors, banks, tax advisors, and external financial consultants.Ensure appropriate financial controls and processes are maintained.Work with different Group companies to consolidate and analyze financial information.Identify financial risks and opportunities and proactively raise them with management.Requirements:6–10 years of relevant finance experience, ideally including Finance Manager or senior accounting experience.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Commercial mindset with the ability to understand business drivers.Experience working with multiple entities or companies is highly preferred.UAE / MENA experience is an advantage.Experience working in a technology, digital, software, AI, or startup environment is a strong plus.Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent is an advantage.The Right PersonWe are looking for a Finance Manager who is hands-on, analytical, commercially minded, and comfortable working directly with senior management.The successful candidate should not simply produce financial reports. They should be able to answer:What is happening financially?Why is it happening?What does it mean for the business?What should management do about it?