Finance Manager

Job description / Role

Description

Bayut & Dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 5 brands, we have more than 123 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

As a high performing finance manager, you are expected to showcase skills in commercial awareness, communication, reporting, and analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for consolidating, reporting, and analysing all areas across our UAE entities. You will own the management reporting function, delivering accurate and relevant information in line with deadlines set out by the business.

You will work with both financial and non-financial teams to understand our businesses, provide insight, and drive improvements.

You will drive efficiencies and automations in the work that you do, building dashboards to support insights.

You must be a qualified accountant, able to understand transactions to analyse and review.

At Bayut | Dubizzle we work in a fast paced, energetic environment. The right candidate will bring fresh ideas, be adaptable to change, and have a positive attitude.

In this role, you will:

• Consolidate our UAE entities’ monthly results.
• Perform independent P&L reviews, challenging the status quo and flagging issues early.
• Own and prepare the management report, which is reported to the CFO and CEO on a monthly basis.
• Calculate the region’s free cash flow position, staying up to date with any changes implemented by the group team.
• Analyse and challenge allocations sent to the entities within your scope.
• Perform independent analysis to provide insights to higher management.
• Drive automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Work with other teams, both within and external to finance, to understand changes and drive improvements.
• Get hands on across finance teams to identify gaps and help to bridge these, both in terms of processes and informational.
• Perform all other tasks that support the wider finance function, in line with business needs.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CPA qualification (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or another related field
• 8+ years previous experience in a similar industry and role
• FP&A / analysis experience
• Experience working as an accountant
• Being commercially aware; able to translate finance jargon into business-specific explanations for non-finance users
• Understanding the opportunities of automation, driving these projects through to completion
• Detailed knowledge of accounting software applications
• Modelling skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Ability to operate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, grasp new and complex processes quickly, solve problems on your own, and develop value-add solutions
• Demonstrable ability to work to tight deadlines on critical projects
• Proactive and result driven
• A strong desire to exceed expectations

Benefits

• A fast paced, high performing team
• Multicultural environment with over 50 different nationalities
• Competitive tax-free salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Annual air ticket allowance
• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates
• Rewards & recognitions
• Learning & development

Bayut & Dubizzle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.