Commercial Finance Manager
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About the Role
Royal Aeronautical Society seeks a part-time, on-site Commercial Finance Manager in Dubai. The role involves financial planning, commercial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and supporting strategic decisions.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the financial planning, commercial analysis, and business support activities for the branch's operations and initiatives
- Prepare budgets and forecasts, monitor financial performance against targets, and provide variance analysis and insights to support strategic and operational decisions
- Review commercial proposals and contracts, assess financial risks and opportunities, and support funding applications or partnership agreements
- Refine financial processes, ensure compliance with relevant financial policies and regulations, and produce clear reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
- Strong foundation in Finance and Commercial Finance, with the ability to link financial performance to strategic and operational objectives
- Proficiency in Financial Planning and Business Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis
- Advanced Analytical Skills, with experience interpreting financial data, building models, and presenting actionable insights
- Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CFA, ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage
- Experience in a commercial finance or management accounting role, preferably in an international, non profit, aerospace, or technology related environment
- Strong proficiency with Excel and financial reporting tools; familiarity with ERP or accounting systems is beneficial
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non financial audiences
- Ability to work independently on site in Dubai, manage part time hours effectively, and operate with integrity and discretion
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Role Description
- As a Commercial Finance Manager, you will oversee the financial planning, commercial analysis, and business support activities for the branch's operations and initiatives.
- This part time, on site role is based in Dubai and involves close collaboration with leadership, program managers, and external partners to ensure sound financial decision making.
- Day to day responsibilities include preparing budgets and forecasts, monitoring financial performance against targets, and providing variance analysis and insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
- You will review commercial proposals and contracts, assess financial risks and opportunities, and support funding applications or partnership agreements.
- The role also involves refining financial processes, ensuring compliance with relevant financial policies and regulations, and producing clear reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Finance and Commercial Finance, with the ability to link financial performance to strategic and operational objectives.
- Proficiency in Financial Planning and Business Planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Advanced Analytical Skills, with experience interpreting financial data, building models, and presenting actionable insights.
- Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CFA, ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage.
- Experience in a commercial finance or management accounting role, preferably in an international, non profit, aerospace, or technology related environment.
- Strong proficiency with Excel and financial reporting tools; familiarity with ERP or accounting systems is beneficial.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non financial audiences.
- Ability to work independently on site in Dubai, manage part time hours effectively, and operate with integrity and discretion.
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