Finance Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE We are looking for a Finance Manager to establish and manage our client’s in-house finance function and oversee financial performance across its growing F&B business. The successful candidate will be responsible for building robust financial systems and controls, ensuring financial transparency, and supporting the company's operational efficiency and sustainable growth with strong F&B industry experience, excellent cash flow management capabilities, and proven expertise in P&L and profitability management. Qualifications • Min. 5-6 years of experience in a similiar role within the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry. • Proven experience in financial management including P&L ownership, cash flow management, and profitability analysis. • Demonstrated experience in establishing or significantly developing an in-house finance function, financial systems, and internal controls. • Strong understanding of multi-location financial management and location-based P&L reporting. • Solid knowledge of F&B cost structures, food and coffee costs, inventory management, and cost control. • Experience in budgeting and monitoring CAPEX, contractor payment claims, and project variation costs is highly desirable. • Knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, WPS, and audit requirements. • Experience preparing monthly financial reports for investors or senior management. • Familiarity with financial and operational systems such as Xero, Revel, or Supy is an advantage. • Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on and commercially driven approach. Job Description • Establish and develop the in-house finance function, including financial systems, processes, internal controls, and reporting structures, transitioning from outsourced accounting services where appropriate. • Manage the company's overall financial operations, cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning. • Oversee daily cash and float controls, bank reconciliations, and weekly cash flow forecasting. • Take ownership of P&L management and monitor revenue, costs, margins, and profitability across individual locations and business channels. • Prepare clear, accurate and timely monthly financial reports for investors, providing insights into financial performance and key business drivers. • Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning to support business decisions. • Monitor F&B costs, inventory levels, wastage, and cost efficiency. • Manage financial planning and CAPEX budgets for new location investments, monitoring contractor payment claims, additional works, and variation costs. • Oversee accounts payable and receivable, payment schedules, and the tracking of rental agreements and lease obligations. • Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and WPS requirements, while establishing audit-ready financial records and processes.