Position: Finance Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Business Support Services / Manpower & Staffing

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Finance Manager with a strong background in manpower services, maid services, cleaning services, or similar staffing businesses operating on hourly billing models.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing end-to-end financial operations in outsourced manpower companies, including timesheet-based billing, cost allocation, workforce profitability analysis, and client invoicing.

This role requires strong financial leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to optimize profitability within a high-volume, service-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and financial compliance.

• Provide strategic financial insights to senior management.

Billing & Revenue Control

• Manage client billing processes based on timesheets and hourly rates.

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and invoicing.

• Monitor receivables and improve cash flow management.

• Implement controls to prevent revenue leakage.

Cost Control & Profitability

• Analyze manpower cost structures including wages, overtime, visa costs, and operational expenses.

• Monitor gross margins by client, contract, and project.

• Develop cost optimization strategies to improve profitability.

• Evaluate pricing structures for competitiveness and sustainability.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain strong internal financial controls.

• Coordinate with auditors and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Improve financial systems and reporting efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA, ACCA, or CMA preferred).

• Proven finance experience within manpower, maid services, cleaning services, or outsourced staffing businesses.

• Strong understanding of hourly billing models and workforce cost structures.

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.

• Strong analytical skills with advanced financial reporting capabilities.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

About the Company

Big Fish is committed to delivering consistent, high-quality recruitment and business support services. With deep regional expertise and a strong professional network, we build long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and industry knowledge.