Senior Manager – Finance Transformation & Controllership will be responsible for leading the Group's financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, investments, and financial control functions while driving finance transformation through technology, automation, process optimisation and data analytics. The role partners closely with the CFO to enhance financial governance, improve operational efficiency, implement digital finance initiatives, and support strategic decision-making through advanced reporting and business intelligence.
Key Responsibilities:Lead the Group's finance transformation strategy through digitalization, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across the finance function. Develop and maintain executive dashboards and business intelligence reports using Power BI and other analytics tools. Oversee financial reporting, month-end close activities, and regulatory reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic analysis to support business decision-making. Manage treasury operations, banking relationships, cash flow, liquidity planning, and investment governance. Oversee VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, including filings, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting. Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and risk management frameworks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and audit recommendations. Collaborate with IT and business functions to enhance finance systems, integrations, and digital finance initiatives. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
We're Looking For:• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles.• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, treasury, and investment management.• Experience leading finance transformation, automation, and process optimization initiatives.• Proficiency in business intelligence tools such as Power BI and data-driven reporting.• Strong understanding of ERP systems, finance technologies, and system integrations.• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.• Experience within the Insurance or Takaful sector will be a strong advantage.
Experience12-15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role. Sector experience in Insurance/Takaful/ is essential. Strong understanding of IFRS (including IFRS 9, 17), UAE regulatory reporting, VAT & corporate tax laws. Experience leading ERP implementation or finance transformation projects. Experience in finance process automation and digital transformation initiatives. Strong understanding of Power BI, workflow automation and business intelligence tools. Experience implementing finance dashboards and KPI reporting. Exposure to AI-enabled finance solutions is desirable.