Finance Manager – Retail & Trading
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About The Role We are hiring a Finance Manager for a fast-growing, multi-brand retail and trading group in the UAE. The organization operates across luxury retail segments including perfumes, jewellery, and lifestyle products, with a strong presence through multiple outlets across the region.
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About The Role
We are hiring a Finance Manager for a fast-growing, multi-brand retail and trading group in the UAE.
The organization operates across luxury retail segments including perfumes, jewellery, and lifestyle products, with a strong presence through multiple outlets across the region.
This role requires a commercially driven finance professional with strong experience in retail finance, inventory control, and multi-entity financial management.
Financial Reporting & Control
- Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Manage consolidation of multiple entities and retail outlets
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal financial policies
Retail Finance & Performance Management
- Monitor store-level profitability and revenue performance
- Oversee daily sales reconciliation and POS reporting
- Analyze sales trends and provide actionable insights to leadership
Inventory & Cost Management
- Manage inventory accounting for high-value and fast-moving products
- Conduct stock variance analysis and support audit processes
- Implement controls to minimize shrinkage and stock discrepancies
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles
- Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
- Partner with business teams on financial planning
Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Monitor cash flow, receivables, and payables
- Optimize working capital and inventory holding
- Manage vendor payments and banking relationships
Compliance & Audit
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and filings
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies
- Maintain accurate financial documentation across entities
Business Partnering
- Collaborate with operations, procurement, and commercial teams
- Support pricing strategies and margin optimization
- Provide financial insights to support business growth
Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive improvements in ERP and financial reporting systems
- Enhance automation and reporting efficiency
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional certification (CA / ACCA / CPA) preferred
- 7–12 years of relevant experience in retail, trading, or FMCG sectors
- Strong experience managing multi-entity or multi-store operations
- Proven expertise in inventory accounting and retail finance
- Solid understanding of UAE VAT regulations and compliance
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and financial accuracy
- Commercial mindset with business partnering ability
- Proficiency in ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Reporting, Data Analysis)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work with a rapidly expanding retail group
- Exposure to multi-brand and multi-category business operations
- Strategic role with high business impact
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