Senior Finance Manager- Middle East & APAC

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance function across our Middle East and Hong Kong operations. Based in Dubai, this role will be responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring robust financial controls, supporting strategic decision-making, and support the local client facing teams.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to Global leadership, delivering insight-driven analysis while ensuring compliance with local regulations, company policies, and global financial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Business Partnering

• Serve as the lead finance business partner for the Middle East and Hong Kong leadership teams.

• Provide strategic financial guidance to support business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.

• Partner with regional management to evaluate commercial opportunities, investment decisions, and business cases.

• Deliver clear financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

• Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across the region.

• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.

• Produce monthly management reporting packs with meaningful variance analysis and commentary.

• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.

• Financial Control & Compliance

• Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and adherence to corporate policies.

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

• Manage monthly payroll and compliance to Government reporting and taxation.

• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor cash flow performance and liquidity requirements across the region.

• Drive improvements in working capital, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory management where applicable.

• Ensure efficient treasury management and compliance with banking requirements.

• Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiencies.

• Support finance transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and automation projects.

• Drive standardization of finance processes across regional offices.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 8-12+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Experience managing multi-country operations within the Middle East and/or Asia-Pacific regions.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Experience working within multinational or international organizations.

Desirable

• Experience overseeing finance operations across the UAE, GCC markets, and Hong Kong.
• Exposure to shared service environments and finance transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Xero, or Maconomy,

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Leadership and Team Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Analysis and Decision Support
• Risk Management
• Communication and Influencing Skills
• Change Management
• Attention to Detail
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Success Measures

• Delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Achievement of regional budget and forecast accuracy targets.
• Improved profitability and operational efficiency.
• Strong compliance and audit outcomes.
• Effective cash flow and working capital management.
• Successful development and engagement of regional finance teams.
• High-quality commercial support provided to business leaders.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the financial performance and strategic direction of a dynamic international business across the Middle East and Hong Kong regions.