Job Description: Commercial Finance Manager
Job Purpose
The Commercial Finance Manager’s role is to partner the business streams in ensuring that sales & contribution are
optimized and effectively managed. The post holder will provide strong commercial & financial advice on margin
management, capital investment and other operational issues as well as ensuring that the senior management team is
appropriately communicated with on actual & forecast performance.
Key Position Accountabilities
Contribute to the formulation of Corporate Strategy by developing medium to long-term operational (including
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capital expenditure) forecasts and leading the Group’s annual strategic planning & budgeting process
Management of Board Reporting & forecasting for the operational aspects of the business, including
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management of operations risks & opportunities
Develop ‘objectives-based’ system & process enhancements to enable more effective day-to-day management
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of business profitability
Fostering strong relationships with business units by establishing a customer service culture within the
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Commercial Finance Team
Play a lead role in coaching the finance & operational teams (including management) to become more financially
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competent in their approach to business decisions
Challenge existing modus operandi, questioning processes and structures which are currently embedded in the
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Company culture.
Experience and Skills
Essential
Qualified Accountant
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3-5+ years financial, commercial & market experience in accounting/analytical roles with relevant industrial
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sector experience and experience of managing teams.
Must have experience of:
Business Performance evaluation
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Budgeting & Forecasting for multiple business units
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Good internal/external communicator being able to build strong relationships, influencing and presenting at a
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senior level
Desirable
Working experience in the UAE
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Knowledge of local market environment & trends, government policy and regulatory requirements
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Key Competencies
Customer Focus
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Passion
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Teamwork
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Knowledge and Skills
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Integrity
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Ownership
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Planning and Organizing
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Influence
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Analytical Thinking
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