Finance Director - UAE

Sporty Group
Dubai
Remote
AED 200,000 - 400,000
Job description

Finance Director

Location: Remote - UAE

Sporty's sites are some of the most popular on the internet, consistently staying in Alexa's list of top websites for the countries they operate in.

As the Finance Director at Sporty, you’ll be responsible for supporting our growth ambitions and international expansion. You will manage the financial operations of the Southern Africa region, ensuring the implementation of finance and operational strategies to streamline processes and increase revenues. In this role, you will have a significant impact on the business, helping to shape its future direction and success.

As a results-driven individual who is passionate about finance, you must stay at the forefront of industry trends and build a competitive advantage through intelligent financial and operational strategies.

Responsibilities

  1. Act as a Strategy Consultant to the business, integrating finance into the decision-making process and developing/challenging strategic business decisions.
  2. Act as a finance controller and streamline financial processes.
  3. Create accurate, well-founded budgets for the business, evaluating long-term and short-term needs.
  4. Drive mid and long-term growth plans and acquire necessary resources.
  5. Play an integral role in developing planning cycles like strategic planning, annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, etc.
  6. Advise on investment activities and provide strategies for the company’s success.
  7. Implement best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs.
  8. Identify trends and generate detailed financial and operational projections to develop reliable estimates of sales margin and SGA costs.
  9. Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-effective opportunities to manage day-to-day operations.
  10. Oversee operations of the Finance department and design a framework to achieve goals and objectives.
  11. Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.

Required Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
  2. 10+ years of relevant experience.
  3. Excellent knowledge in financial and management accounting.
  4. Expert knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
  5. In-depth expertise in corporate financial law and risk management practices.
  6. Proficiency in financial management software.
  7. Experience in budget planning, forecasting, and optimization.
  8. Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively cross-functionally.
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