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Finance Director

Sana Commerce
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Director
1 weeks ago
Financial StrategyFinancial PlanningFinancial ModelingCash Flow ManagementComplianceTax Compliance
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Job Description

  • B2B commerce is evolving fast and Sana Commerce is built to lead it.
  • We help manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers create seamless digital buying experiences.
  • The Finance Director leads the overall finance function, owning financial strategy, governance, and performance across the organization.
  • This role is expected to be approximately 75% hands on.

Finance Leadership & Strategy

  • Define and execute financial strategy aligned with company growth.
  • Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team on key decisions while personally driving financial analysis and recommendations.
  • Ensure alignment between financial performance and business objectives through direct involvement in planning and execution.
  • Own the finance technology stack, including systems strategy, automation roadmap, data integrity, and the application of AI to improve finance processes.
  • Lead or oversee finance systems and data capabilities.

Governance & Control

  • Own financial policies, controls, and compliance frameworks across the Group.
  • Ensure strong audit, tax, and regulatory compliance across all entities and jurisdictions.

End to End Finance Accountability

  • Hold direct accountability for core finance processes (O2C, P2P, R2R, Reporting, Tax), remaining closely involved in day to day execution where needed.
  • Ensure clear ownership and smooth execution across finance teams while personally stepping into priority issues and critical deliverables.
  • Own group tax compliance across all entities, including transfer pricing, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and innovation box compliance.

Holding Company Support

  • Provide holding company support across the Group, including VPB and Innovation Box compliance.
  • Lead transfer pricing activities for the HoldCo, including the model, Master File, and alignment with other group companies.
  • Oversee intragroup loans, consolidated financial statements, and external audit coordination.
  • Manage corporate administration requirements, including the UBO register, organizational chart, dividend tax filings, and coordination of related party documentation.
  • Serve as the global end responsible owner for banking and payments.

Performance & Planning

  • Personally lead forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and scenario planning.
  • Take direct ownership of OPEX, cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management.
  • Drive KPI management with revenue and technology teams across CAC, CLTV, and gross margin through hands on analysis and business partnering.

Leadership

  • Lead the Head of Accounting and Head of Financial Planning and Controlling while remaining deeply involved in core finance activities.
  • Build a scalable, high performing global finance organization with a practical, sleeves rolled up leadership style.

Qualifications

  • Extensive Financial Management Experience: 10+ years in finance, ideally in tech or SaaS environments with recurring revenue models.
  • Expertise in Financial Controls and Compliance: Proven ability to establish robust financial policies and controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Strong Background in Cost Control & OPEX Management: Deep understanding of cash flow, working capital, and operational expenditure management.
  • Analytical and Forecasting Skills: Expertise in financial modeling, variance analysis, and scenario planning.
  • Proficiency in Financial Process Optimization (ESA): Experience in streamlining and automating finance functions.
  • Strategic Financial Planning & Business Acumen: Ability to develop financial strategies aligned with long term goals.
  • Leadership and Team Development: Demonstrated experience (at least 7 years) in building and managing high performing finance and IT teams.

We Offer

  • Close collaboration at the executive level with the CEO and leadership team.
  • Opportunity to drive financial strategy and impact growth.
  • Ownership of key SaaS and budgeting metrics.
  • Leadership role in building a high performing finance team.

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