Finance Manager

Grant Thornton - UAE is a prominent professional services firm in the United Arab Emirates, with a strong sense of community among its 750+ employees. Our core values center around caring for our colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve. We are currently seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and support local leadership and consultants across the UAE. In this role, you will be responsible for leading forecasting and budgeting, FP&A, WIP and AR management, as well as management reporting. Your main focus will be ensuring financial data integrity and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Joining our Finance team means becoming part of an organization that prioritizes teamwork over individual success. We foster a culture where flexibility is embraced, trust among colleagues is paramount, and authenticity is valued in all aspects of our work. As a Finance Manager at Grant Thornton - UAE, you will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping the world we live in by leveraging your financial expertise to drive business success while upholding the highest standards of accountability and compliance.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Additionally, they should be professionally qualified (CA, ACA (ICAEW), ACCA, CPA) with at least 10 years of experience in Big 4 firms or management accounting within global organizations in the Middle East. Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, as well as modern accounting software like Microsoft D365, SAP/Oracle is essential. Strong written and spoken English skills are also required for effective communication within the team.

If you are ready to discover your purple and take on new challenges within a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development while making a positive impact on businesses and communities alike – then we invite you to apply for the Finance Manager position at Grant Thornton - UAE. This role is suitable for experienced finance professionals looking to lead strategic financial initiatives within a dynamic organization committed to excellence.

• 10+ years of experience in Big 4
• Management accounting within a global organization in the Middle East
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and operational efficiency
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professionally qualified (CA, ACA (ICAEW), ACCA, CPA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and modern accounting software

• WIP & AR cycle improvement and management
• Management Reporting and performance analysis
• Enhancing financial architecture/system for future growth
• Statutory compliance, accounting, and audit

• Financial planning
• Forecasting
• Operational efficiency
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerBI

Seniority Level: Senior Level

• Middle Management
• Executive Level

Job Functions: Finance

• Accounting
• Management Accounting

Industries : Professional Services

• Financial Services
• Consulting