Commercial Finance Manager

About Us:

Subsidiaries of The Emirates Group, Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) are a revered food and beverage retail operator & MMI is a dynamic beverage import marketing, sales, retail, and distribution organisation. Our vision is to delight every customer with our passion for quality and service.

ELR owns and operates restaurants, cafes, and bars across the Middle East, Asia, Australasia, East Africa, and the US. Our diverse portfolio means we offer something for everyone across our 300+ global outlets. We want to deliver exceptional experiences for our people, customers, and communities through operational efficiency and the highest standards of customer service at every touch point. Our ELR portfolio includes globally recognised brands like Costa Coffee UAE, Pret A Manager, Giraffe, and The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, alongside bespoke homegrown concepts like ZOMA.

MMI, headquartered in Dubai, operates in 42 countries across South and East Africa, the Gulf & Middle East, Southern Europe, the Indian Ocean, and Southeast Asia, making us one of the world’s leading independent distributors.

At every interaction with our portfolio, events, and outlets, we strive for exceptional experiences for our customers and consumers through innovations like the award-winning Le Clos Finest Wines and Luxury Spirits retail concept to trend-driven brands and e-commerce and through operational efficiency and the highest standards of customer service. MMI builds long-term, sustainable partnerships with a combination of an international presence in high-growth markets, unique logistic capabilities, and investment in fresh, new hospitality and retail concepts. We have initiated overseas partnerships in the likes of Zanzibar, the Maldives, and Thailand, as well as Travel Retail, supplying Duty-Free retailers in the region and Master Concessionaire projects, and of course, with our mother company, The Emirates Group, to provide high-quality products across the Group's portfolio.

Job Purpose:​

The Finance Manager for Group Services will be assisting the Head of Corporate Finance in overseeing financial planning, reporting, and cost control across more than 20 cost centers. This role is key in conducting P&L analysis, contributing to budgeting processes, producing KPI reports, and ensuring strong financial governance. It also involves close collaboration with functional teams to address operational finance issues. Additionally, the position plays a role in developing and implementing reporting tools, financial systems, and process enhancements to improve transparency and accountability within Group Services.​

Key Responsibilities:​

• analyze and discuss monthly P&L reports with function heads, highlighting key variances, trends, and cost anomalies ​
• collect inputs from cost center holders and analyse trends to support the preparation of annual and monthly budgets and forecasts for Group Services​
• assist in preparing business cases and scenario analyses for functional projects; maintain ROI tracking and monitor project performance against assumptions​
• engage directly with cost center holders to clarify P&L items, resolve budget queries, and support compliance with cost controls.​
• Assist in designing and implementing cost center structures, recharge models, and accounting frameworks for standard costs.​
• support preparing monthly KPI reports, providing insight into functional performance and cost trends across Group Services.​

Required Qualifications & Experience:​

• minimum 5 years of managerial experience in commercial/analytical roles​
• advanced skills in Excel and Business Intelligence Analytical tools​
• strong communicator at all levels​
• must have attention to detail​

Desirable Skills & Experience:​

• experience working in the UAE​
• certifications in Finance

What we offer:

Join a team of experienced professionals who are experts in the industry. We want to create memories and provide an exceptional experience to every customer on every visit. That's why we're passionate about offering a wide variety of delicious and high-quality products. We’re committed to sustainable practices, reducing our environmental impact, and giving back to the communities that we operate in. We're committed to putting our people first by creating a positive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

How to apply

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