Senior Manager Finance Operations

Merex Investment Group

Here's your chance to step into the role of Senior Manager Finance Operations - Dubai Holding Entertainment. In this position, you'll take on key responsibilities that include:

1. Finance Operations Oversight

• Lead and manage the day-to-day finance operations for the entire group, ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting
• Oversee all finance back-office functions managed by shared services (e.g., GL, AP, AR, Tax), ensuring seamless and efficient processes
• Develop and maintain financial control systems and processes to ensure compliance with Group policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements

2. Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Work closely with business unit leaders and senior management to prepare annual budgets and forecasts that align with the company s financial goals
• Ensure proper budget control by monitoring variances and identifying areas for improvement
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to provide financial insights, advising on cost-saving opportunities, and highlighting areas requiring corrective action

3. Finance Business Partnering

• Act as a key finance business partner to various operational departments, providing actionable financial insights to support business decision-making
• Proactively engage with functional leaders and business units to influence strategic decisions that align with financial objectives
• Provide guidance on financial performance, metrics, cost optimization, and profitability analysis

4. Process Improvement & Automation

• Drive initiatives to optimize finance processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Collaborate with IT and back-office shared services teams to implement tools, systems, and processes that streamline financial operations
• Continuously evaluate current processes to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions

5. Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax laws, and industry standards
• Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks within the business and support internal audits
• Ensure proper management of tax filings, payments, and compliance in all jurisdictions

6. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Review financial reports, analyzing trends, forecasts, and budget adherence
• Provide senior leadership with clear, concise reports on financial performance, identifying key insights, trends, and variances from the budget
• Prepare regular financial updates and presentations for management, highlighting key financial metrics, forecasts, and recommendations for corrective actions

7. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to support both finance operations and business partnering efforts
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture while promoting continuous learning and development within the department
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to align finance operations with business objectives