Finance Manager

Description:

Almadina Group in Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a highly motivated and performance-oriented Finance Manager to join its expanding finance department. This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with solid expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Credit Control, particularly within Retail or CPG environments.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive financial performance through accurate forecasting, structured reporting, and efficient receivables management.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting (FP&A):

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and prepare monthly rolling forecasts covering Profit & Loss and Cash Flow statements
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide practical, data-driven recommendations
• Develop retail-focused financial models incorporating key drivers such as NOB, ATV, GP%, shrinkage, and labor percentages
• Prepare and circulate weekly flash reports and executive dashboards for management review
• Support pricing decisions, promotional strategies, and store performance evaluations
• Perform scenario analysis including base, optimistic, and conservative forecasts

Credit Control & Receivables:

• Oversee credit policies, customer onboarding, and monitor DSO performance
• Manage collections processes, aging analysis, and cash flow coordination
• Ensure VAT-compliant invoicing procedures and resolve billing disputes efficiently
• Prepare Expected Credit Loss (ECL) provisions in line with IFRS 9 and recommend bad-debt actions

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Enhance standard operating procedures (SOPs) and reinforce internal financial controls
• Support compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations
• Conduct training sessions for operational teams on key financial KPIs

Requirements:

• CA, ACCA, or CMA qualification (or finalist status)
• 5–10 years of finance experience within Retail or CPG sectors
• Advanced Excel expertise and strong financial modeling skills
• Solid understanding of IFRS standards, including IFRS 9 fundamentals and UAE VAT
• Exposure to Corporate Tax regulations will be considered an advantage