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Job Description
Position Title: Finance Manager
Location: Dubai United Arab Emirates
Position Status: Full-time
Industry: Logistics and Courier Services
About the Company
Our client is a well-established global logistics and courier services provider with decades of operational expertise and a strong footprint across the GCC anchored by its central operations hub in the UAE. They are recognized for commitment to speed reliability and innovation serving a diverse clientele ranging from e-commerce platforms to multinational corporations. With a focus on continuous improvement and regional integration they are now enhancing its leadership team to strengthen financial governance and support future growth.
Business Unit / Department Summary: Finance and Accounting
General Position Summary:
The objective of this role is to lead the finance function for the UAE operations while ensuring
accurate timely and insightful financial reporting across the GCC. The Finance Manager will be
providing strategic oversight on budgeting forecasting cost control and performance
monitoring. This role is critical to ensuring visibility into the companys profitability enabling
informed decision-making by senior leadership.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Strategy & Vision
Support strategic financial planning and decision-making with robust insights.
Ensure forecasting accuracy and alignment with business goals.
Team Management
Lead and mentor a UAE-based finance team of 7.
Build effective working relationships with GCC finance teams.
Operations Management Finance & ERP
Ensure timely monthly closures and reporting cycles.
Oversee budgeting forecasting accounting and commercial finance functions.
Coordinate cross-country financial data submission and integrity.
Implement and monitor cost control initiatives across markets.
Reporting & Financial Analysis
Deliver clear financial reporting by product and region (e.g. e-commerce vs domestic...).
Present insights and business health updates to the GM and management.
Ensure system-driven data visibility using ERP and internal tools.
Influence & Representation
Represent finance in management meetings and cross-functional forums.
Liaise with regional team to ensure alignment and financial compliance.
Supervisory Responsibility
7 direct reports (Finance UAE)
Matrix collaboration with GCC focal points
Accountability
Reports Directly To: General Manager
Works Directly With: Country Managers ERP/IT Management
Knowledge and Experience
8 years in finance leadership roles preferably in logistics or courier services
ERP system proficiency (any major ERP accepted)
Strong analytical and presentation skills
Arabic language skills preferred
Experience in the logistics/courier services industry is mandatory.
UAE market experience is essential.
Strong management analytical and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage cross-border reporting deadlines.
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field. Professional certification
(CPA CMA ACCA) is an advantage.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
Based in Dubai UAE. Travel across GCC may be required occasionally.
Employment Type
Full Time
