Finance Manager

Established in 2008, The Metropolitan Group is a distinguished company that has been dedicated to providing exceptional property-related services and support to clients in both the UAE and international markets. The group consists of 5 companies comprising a team of over 1,000 professionals. In 2024 Great Place to Work ranked us as #3 Best Workplace in the UAE, #6 Best Workplace in the Middle East, and #17 Best Workplace in Asia. We hold the prestigious accreditation as a broker for licensed developers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah, and have consistently earned accolades for our remarkable sales achievements from prominent UAE real estate developers such as EMAAR, Dubai Properties, MERAAS, DAMAC, ALDAR, and many others.

Job Overview:

Metropolitan Group is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the organization's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and analysis. The role involves overseeing financial planning, risk management, process improvement, and management reporting automation. The Finance Manager will work closely with senior management to inform business decisions and contribute to the company's overall financial strategy.

What You Will Do:

1. Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare annual budgets and update forecasts on a regular basis. Work with department heads to gather information and ensure budget alignment. Identify areas for cost optimization and operational efficiencies.
2. Financial Analysis: Develop, implement, and manage financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts. Prepare detailed management financial reports, including weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
3. Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures to maintain control over financial activities.
4. Management Reporting Automation: Participate in or lead current management reporting automation.
5. Process Analysis and Improvement: Assess and document current business processes and workflows to identify areas of improvement and inefficiency. Develop and recommend solutions to streamline and enhance business processes. Implement best practices and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.
6. Strategic Collaboration: Cooperate with senior leadership in strategic decision-making by providing financial data, analysis, and recommendations.

What We Are Looking For:

1. Education: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CFA) is a plus.
2. Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a financial management role or equivalent experience.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial and ERP software (e.g., 1C is preferable, SAP, Oracle, etc), advanced Excel skills, and experience with financial analysis tools. Proficiency in Excel complicated formulas, PIVOTs, macros.
4. Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial reporting process and standards, accounting principles.
5. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and detail.
6. Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Bonus Points If You Have:

1. Knowledge of real estate industry operations and best practices.
2. Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
3. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

What We Can Offer:

1. Employment visa and comprehensive medical insurance.
2. Competitive pays, benefits, and KPI bonuses.
3. Dynamic and collaborative working culture.
4. Company laptop, phone, and SIM card.
5. State-of-the-art offices located conveniently in Internet City.
6. Access to training and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
7. TOP-3 Best Workplace 2024 in the UAE.
8. Accredited as a GREAT PLACE TO WORK in the UAE for 3 years in a row.
9. Leading company in the UAE market with 15 years of experience.
10. Top-selling broker with all major UAE developers.
11. Recipient of the International Property Awards 2022 for Best Real Estate Agency Marketing.
12. Awarded with the Feefo Platinum Service Award 2024 for delivering exceptional customer service in the real estate industry.

Hiring Flow:

If you believe that the Finance Manager role aligns with your career goals, kindly submit your CV in English.

The hiring process involves the following steps:

1. Recruiter Interview: A chance for us to get to know each other better.
2. Challenge Completion: A task to assess mutual compatibility.
3. CFO Interview: An opportunity to meet key team members and delve into job details.

We look forward to welcoming talented individuals to contribute to Metropolitan success stories.