Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing
Company: Leading regional manufacturer (via Black Pearl)

A well-established FMCG and food manufacturing company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join its growing finance team. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of financial operations — from budgeting, reporting, and treasury to automation, compliance, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic financial acumen and hands-on operational control, with strong ERP expertise (preferably SAP) and experience working in a manufacturing and distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive strategic financial planning, budgeting, and business forecasting

• Supervise and lead all finance functions including AP, treasury, payroll, fixed assets, and MIS

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, DFM/ESCA guidelines, and statutory reporting requirements

• Lead automation and process improvement initiatives to reduce manual workflows and enhance operational efficiency

• Oversee SAP operations in collaboration with the IT department

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports with in-depth analysis of sales growth, margins, profitability, and cost control

• Support board and management with regular performance updates and variance analysis

• Manage both internal and external audits ensuring timely completion and compliance

• Review and validate CapEx proposals including ROI, payback analysis, and capitalization tracking

• Ensure timely vendor payments, control aging, perform reconciliations, and manage open POs

• Monitor payroll processes, loan recoveries, and employee advances with strict confidentiality

• Supervise XBRL uploads and maintain financial reporting standards

• Identify team training needs and mentor the finance team to maximize performance

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Commerce, plus professional qualification (CA, CPA, or equivalent)

• 10–12 years of experience in finance and accounts, with minimum 5 years in MIS and reporting within a manufacturing/distribution setup

• Strong command over SAP and advanced MS Excel & PowerPoint

• Solid understanding of ERP integrations and finance controls

• Exposure to M&A activities is a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a bonus)

Salary & Benefits:

Commensurate with experience and industry standards. (Exact details available upon shortlisting)

About the Company:

Black Pearl is a UAE-based HR and recruitment consultancy specializing in connecting talented professionals with top-tier organizations across the Gulf region. Our services span across diverse industries including Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Technology, Hospitality, and Emiratization.