Commercial Finance Manager

GG Selection

UAE

Ref: RP506-241

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

On behalf of a well-reputed retail company, we are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager who will provide strong commercial & financial advice on margin management, capital investment and other operational issues as well as ensuring that the senior management team is appropriately communicated with on actual & forecast performance.

The Commercial Finance Manager will be responsible for evaluating & preparing business proposals/models for strategic business growth, supported by analysis of business environment, market research data, local regulations, commercial terms & financial returns. They will also have to develop, supervise & manage commercial projects initiated by Senior Management (new stores/acquisitions/partner) and focus on commercial projects and business process re-engineering initiatives, for improving operational efficiencies & controlling overheads and working capital. The Commercial Finance Manager will lead and motivate team members by developing and implementing performance objectives, coaching, mentoring team and ensuring that individual performance development plans are achieved.

Requirements

Essential:
• Professionally Qualified Accountant
• At least 5-10 years’ experience with at least 2 years at a Senior Management level in Financial, Commercial or Operations Management, involving regular interaction with Senior Management
• Ability to deal with all levels of staff / management / external parties in a persuasive and firm manner.
• Appreciation of customer service to, both, internal and external customers
• Proven skills / experience in drafting reports / presentations to a high level of analysis and quality
• Good presentation skills to senior management / Directors
• Advanced level of knowledge on ERP system, MS office suite.

Desirable:
• Working experience in the UAE and/or Oman
• Knowledge of local market environment & trends, government policy and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of the FMCG business covering policies and procedures

About the Company

GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.

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Finance Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 21,000

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