Hospitality, Travel & TourismProperty, Facilities & Real Estate Management
17 Jul
Finance Director- Food and Beverages
35,000- 40,000 AED Monthly
Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Finance Director- Food and Beverages/Hospitality to be based in Dubai, UAE. To lead the financial transformation and performance improvement agenda across a diversified UAE-based services group operating across Food & Beverage, Facilities Management, Cleaning Services and Food Retail operations.
The role requires a strategic finance leader who can go beyond traditional financial reporting and take ownership of financial restructuring, profitability improvement, cost optimisation, technology transformation, ERP optimisation, and operational financial excellence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening financial systems, improving business visibility through advanced reporting, implementing automation and digital finance solutions, and partnering with operational leadership to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
· Develop and execute the group’s financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
· Lead annual budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and long-term business modelling across multiple business units and contracts.
· Provide senior leadership with accurate financial insights, strategic recommendations, and performance improvement initiatives.
· Drive financial discipline across operations through effective governance, controls, and performance monitoring.
Financial Transformation & ERP Optimisation
· Evaluate, enhance, and optimise existing ERP systems to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
· Lead ERP implementation, upgrades, integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Identify opportunities to automate finance processes through advanced technologies, AI-driven solutions, and digital platforms.
· Implement improved reporting systems, dashboards, and analytics tools to provide real-time visibility into business performance.
· Drive finance transformation initiatives to improve accuracy, speed, and quality of financial information.
Profitability Improvement & Cost Optimisation
· Analyse business performance across contracts, locations, and operational units to identify profitability improvement opportunities.
· Lead cost optimisation strategies, including operational efficiencies, resource optimisation, and expense management.
· Develop cost-per-unit models, contract profitability analysis, and margin improvement strategies.
· Work closely with operations, procurement, and commercial teams to improve financial outcomes.
· Identify revenue enhancement opportunities and support strategic business decisions.
Financial Operations & Controls
· Oversee end-to-end financial operations including accounting, reporting, treasury, cash flow management, and financial controls.
· Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reports, and business performance reviews.
· Manage working capital optimisation, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.
· Identify and resolve financial operational challenges impacting business performance.
· Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE VAT, corporate tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Business Restructuring & Turnaround Management
· Assess current financial performance and develop restructuring strategies to restore profitability.
· Lead initiatives related to balance sheet optimisation, debt/equity restructuring, and financial recovery plans.
· Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial sustainability and business growth.
· Support leadership in evaluating investment decisions, financing structures, and strategic initiatives.
Must Have's
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
· Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA is preferred.
· Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE financial regulations, VAT, and corporate tax requirements.
· Must have strong experience in ERP system implementation, optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Proven ability to evaluate current finance systems, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
· Hands-on experience working with ERP platforms, finance automation tools, and integrated reporting systems.
· Ability to drive digital transformation within the finance function by leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve business visibility.
· Must have strong awareness and practical experience in leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies within finance operations.
· Experience identifying opportunities where AI-driven solutions, automation tools, and advanced analytics can improve:
· Ability to assess and implement new technologies that enhance the overall effectiveness and scalability of the finance function.