Finance Manager – F&B / FMCG Industry

About the role

A growing distribution business based in Dubai South is recruiting a Finance Manager through Black Pearl Consult. The role suits a finance professional with solid experience in the F&B or FMCG sectors who wants a regional position with high visibility and impact.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full cycle of financial and management reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and capital planning.
• Oversee daily accounting functions such as AP/AR, treasury and general ledger.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with global standards and internal deadlines.
• Manage and improve internal controls, risk assessments and compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital and fund transfers across business units.
• Support pricing strategies and customer sales pricing processes, and handle landed cost calculations and inventory cost accuracy.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies.
• Coach and guide finance team members and help them meet performance goals.

Required profile

• Qualified finance professional (CA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years of relevant finance experience, ideally in the F&B or FMCG sector.
• Confident communicator with leadership skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across GCC markets.

Required skills

• Hands-on knowledge of Oracle ERP systems and multinational reporting standards.
• Strong Excel and financial planning/analysis skills.
• Exposure to US GAAP, IAS or SAS is a plus.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with comprehensive family benefits.
• The chance to shape the financial performance and strategic direction of the business.
• A dynamic work environment with regional exposure and career advancement potential.

To apply, candidates are invited to contact the recruiter through the agency's website; the agency states it will never ask candidates for any payment during the recruitment process.