Senior Manager Finance Operations – Dubai Holding Entertainment

Key Responsibilities

Finance Operations Oversight

• Lead and manage the day-to-day finance operations for the entire group, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting
• Oversee all finance back-office functions managed by shared services (e.g., GL, AP, AR, Tax), ensuring seamless and efficient processes

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Work closely with business unit leaders and senior management to prepare annual budgets and forecasts that align with the company’s financial goals
• Oversee the financial planning process and ensure it is aligned with corporate strategies, financial targets, and operational goals

Finance Business Partnering

• Provide guidance on financial performance, metrics, cost optimization, and profitability analysis
• Assist in evaluating potential business opportunities, new investments, and initiatives, ensuring financial feasibility and alignment with the company’s objectives

Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive initiatives to optimize finance processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency enhancements within the finance operations, leveraging technology and systems

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax laws, and industry standards
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors and tax authorities, ensuring accurate reporting and addressing any queries or issues

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Review financial reports, analyzing trends, forecasts, and budget adherence
• Provide senior leadership with clear, concise reports on financial performance, identifying key insights, trends, and variances from the budget

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to support both finance operations and business partnering efforts
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture while promoting continuous learning and development within the department

Qualification & Requirements

Degree in Accounting/ Finance. Professional certification such as a CA or ACCA required.

10+ years of relevant experience within the Finance department of a large corporation. Big 4 firm experience will be preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of IFRS standards and their application. Strong experience in financial reporting under IFRS
• Experience in VAT implementation/management
• Strong systems exposure and ERP system knowledge/implementation (Oracle, Hyperion/FCCS preferred)
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Media, Hospitality and/or leisure & entertainment experience preferred
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial software

Benefits

• Health & Insurance
• Office Perks
• Professional Support
• Time Off
• Financial Benefits
• Other Perks and Benefits…