Finance Manager – Dubai

This role leads the commercial finance function within a maritime organisation, supporting growth, financial integrity, and day‑to‑day operational control.
 
You’ll manage core finance activities, including reporting, compliance, cash management, and financial planning, while acting as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders.
 
You’ll oversee a small team and manage the full reporting cycle, from operational close through to KPI dashboards, business plan reviews, profitability analysis, and forecasting.
 
The role suits someone confident in translating financial data into commercially useful insights and supporting decision‑making across the business.
 
Key responsibilities:

– Lead operational finance: AP, AR, inventory, banking, cash management
– Deliver financial reporting, forecasting, KPIs, and profitability analysis
– Support commercial strategy, business planning, and stakeholder engagement
 
You’ll bring strong experience in maritime commercial finance, with a background in managing statutory audits, tax compliance, and financial modelling.
 
The organisation needs someone analytical, confident in influencing decisions, and comfortable driving improvements across processes and reporting.
 
Key requirements:

– 8+ years’ experience in shipping/commercial finance
– Professional finance qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
– Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills