Head Of Finance / Finance Manager

Overview

Role Overview

• DEAL Holdings is building a best-in-class finance function to support a fast-scaling, multi-brand portfolio across hospitality, wellness, retail, and lifestyle sectors.
• We are hiring across two levels within the finance function:
• Head of Finance (strategic leadership role)
• Finance Manager (operational and build-focused role)
• This role sits at the centre of the business during its setup and expansion phase, with responsibility extending beyond traditional finance into systems, structure, governance, and cross-functional integration.
• You will work closely with PMO, Operations, and Central Services, supporting new openings, project delivery, and long-term scale.
• We are open to candidates at different levels of seniority, provided they bring strong SME experience, system implementation capability, and hands-on execution.
• This is a build-and-lead finance role, combining:
• Financial operations and reporting
• Department setup and structure design
• Systems implementation and integration
• Project finance and PMO coordination
• Commercial and operational support
• Depending on experience, you will either:
• Lead and shape the finance function at group level, or dive execution, setup, and day-to-day operations within a growing structure.

1. Finance Operations & Control

• Oversee full accounting cycle: GL, AP/AR, payroll, treasury, reconciliations
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple entities
• Prepare consolidated financials and management reporting
• Implement and enforce financial controls, approval matrices, and reporting standards

2. Budgeting, Planning & Commercial Support

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecast cycles
• Develop financial models, feasibility studies, and scenario planning for new concepts
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights
• Support pricing, menu engineering, and cost optimisation across F&B operations

3. Tax, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, corporate tax, ESR, and IFRS
• Manage audits, filings, and regulatory requirements
• Establish internal controls, SOPs, and governance frameworks across all entities

4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Banking

• Oversee group-wide cash flow planning and working capital management
• Lead setup and management of bank accounts across multiple entities
• Establish payment processes, signatory structures, and banking mandates
• Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and financial institutions
• Implement robust cash control and liquidity frameworks

5. ERP, POS & Financial Systems

• Lead implementation and optimisation of ERP and financial systems
• Ensure full integration across POS, inventory, procurement, and accounting systems
• Develop scalable reporting tools and dashboards
• Train teams on systems and financial processes

6. Procurement, Purchasing & Cost Control Oversight

• Oversee governance across procurement and purchasing functions
• Implement supplier onboarding, approval hierarchies, and purchasing controls
• Ensure integration between procurement, inventory, and finance systems
• Monitor supplier