Senior Finance Manager – Retail Discount Business Partner Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-04-12]
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Senior Finance Manager – Retail Discount Business Partner
We are seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Finance Manager to join Majid Al Futtaim’s UAE Corporate Head Office in Dubai. This position is focused on the Retail Discount business line and plays a key role in guiding financial performance, supporting business decisions, and optimizing profitability across operations.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail
Function: Finance
What Does a Senior Finance Manager Do?
The Senior Finance Manager partners with business leaders to shape financial strategy, analyze performance, and support the execution of growth initiatives. This role is central to budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and delivering actionable insights that impact the success of the Retail Discount business.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Retail Discount business
- Partner with leadership teams to align financial goals with strategic business priorities
- Provide financial guidance on pricing, new product offerings, and promotional strategies
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure target achievement
- Analyze business performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions
- Prepare financial reports and dashboards to support executive decision-making
- Present complex data in a clear, business-friendly format to non-financial stakeholders
- Drive cost efficiency by analyzing cost structures and optimizing resource allocation
- Oversee the accuracy of financial statements, working closely with FP&A and Care office finance teams
- Support ad hoc initiatives and projects with robust financial modeling and analysis
What Skills Are Needed for a Finance Manager Role in Dubai?
Education & Certification:
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
Experience:
- 7+ years of finance experience, including 5+ years in finance business partnering
- Background in retail, consumer goods, or discount/value-driven business environments preferred
Skills:
- Deep understanding of financial planning, analysis, and performance reporting
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to interpret and simplify complex data for actionable decision-making
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of retail
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a high-impact regional business
- Work in a positive and energetic environment with a strong leadership culture
- Join a growing organization with over 45,000 talented colleagues
- Competitive compensation and long-term career development
About the company
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an Emirati-owned, diversified lifestyle conglomerate operating across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The Group was born from a vision to transform shopping and entertainment in the region and today operates 29 shopping malls, 7 hotels, and 4 mixed-use communities.
With over 43,000 employees and US$18 billion in owned assets, Majid Al Futtaim continues to lead with innovation and excellence, welcoming over 600 million visitors annually across its world-class destinations. The Group holds the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately held corporates in the region and remains committed to creating great moments for everyone, every day.
We are seeking a strategic and analytical Senior Finance Manager to join Majid Al Futtaim’s UAE Corporate Head Office in Dubai. This position is focused on the Retail Discount business line and plays a key role in guiding financial performance, supporting business decisions, and optimizing profitability across operations.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail
Function: Finance
What Does a Senior Finance Manager Do?
The Senior Finance Manager partners with business leaders to shape financial strategy, analyze performance, and support the execution of growth initiatives. This role is central to budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and delivering actionable insights that impact the success of the Retail Discount business.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Retail Discount business
- Partner with leadership teams to align financial goals with strategic business priorities
- Provide financial guidance on pricing, new product offerings, and promotional strategies
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure target achievement
- Analyze business performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions
- Prepare financial reports and dashboards to support executive decision-making
- Present complex data in a clear, business-friendly format to non-financial stakeholders
- Drive cost efficiency by analyzing cost structures and optimizing resource allocation
- Oversee the accuracy of financial statements, working closely with FP&A and Care office finance teams
- Support ad hoc initiatives and projects with robust financial modeling and analysis
What Skills Are Needed for a Finance Manager Role in Dubai?
Education & Certification:
- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
Experience:
- 7+ years of finance experience, including 5+ years in finance business partnering
- Background in retail, consumer goods, or discount/value-driven business environments preferred
Skills:
- Deep understanding of financial planning, analysis, and performance reporting
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to interpret and simplify complex data for actionable decision-making
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of retail
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a high-impact regional business
- Work in a positive and energetic environment with a strong leadership culture
- Join a growing organization with over 45,000 talented colleagues
- Competitive compensation and long-term career development
About the company
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an Emirati-owned, diversified lifestyle conglomerate operating across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The Group was born from a vision to transform shopping and entertainment in the region and today operates 29 shopping malls, 7 hotels, and 4 mixed-use communities.
With over 43,000 employees and US$18 billion in owned assets, Majid Al Futtaim continues to lead with innovation and excellence, welcoming over 600 million visitors annually across its world-class destinations. The Group holds the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately held corporates in the region and remains committed to creating great moments for everyone, every day.
