wedding and events oprations and financial performance manager

Overview

About The Role

Operations & Financial Performance Manager

Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end event operations, from planning to execution and post-event evaluation
• Coordinate across departments (sales, production, logistics, design, and vendors)
• Ensure all events are delivered on time, within scope, and to premium quality standards
• Develop and implement SOPs to improve efficiency and consistency
• Monitor team performance during event setup, execution, and breakdown

Financial Performance & Cost Control

• Prepare and manage event budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
• Monitor profit margins per event and overall company profitability
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
• Control procurement, supplier negotiations, and expense tracking
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to management

Strategic Planning & Optimization

• Drive operational efficiency and scalability of the business
• Implement systems for tracking KPIs (cost per event, profit margin, productivity)
• Work closely with sales team to ensure pricing strategies align with profitability goals
• Improve cash flow management and payment cycles

Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise operations and production teams
• Set performance targets and ensure accountability
• Train and develop team members to enhance productivity and quality

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Negotiate contracts to achieve best pricing and service quality
• Ensure all vendors meet company standards and deadlines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Event Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in
• events, weddings, or hospitality industry
• (UAE experience preferred)
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and profit analysis
• Proven experience in operations management within fast-paced environments
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle high-pressure, large-scale events
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools

Key Skills

• Operations Management

• Cost Control & Profit Optimization

• Project Management
• Vendor Negotiation

• Leadership & Team Management

• Strategic Thinking

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-end weddings and large-scale events
• Fast-growing and dynamic work environment
• Career growth and leadership opportunities
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives