Finance Manager (Digital Marketing Agency)

Our client, a growing digital marketing agency in Dubai, is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, controls and commercial finance across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Partner closely with senior management on strategic, financial and commercial decision-making
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning and scenario analysis
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial dashboards, board packs and executive reports
• Monitor profitability, revenue quality, margins, operating costs, cash flow and working capital
• Provide commercial analysis for new client contracts, pricing, investments, partnerships and growth initiatives
• Oversee accounting quality, financial controls, IFRS compliance, audit coordination, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisors and other external stakeholders
• Strengthen governance, approval processes, risk controls and documentation standards
• Drive improvements in ERP systems, reporting tools, automation and financial data quality
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team while ensuring timely delivery of financial deadlines

Requirements

• CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or CMA qualification is mandatory
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least five years in a finance leadership role
• Previous experience within a digital marketing agency, advertising agency, media agency or similar professional-services environment is essential
• Strong experience in management reporting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cash flow and commercial finance
• Practical UAE experience with IFRS, VAT, Corporate Tax, audit and internal controls
• Exposure to multi-entity reporting, ERP systems, automation and process improvement
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and presenting financial insights to leadership
• Advanced Excel and reporting/BI skills
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage

If you have the required Finance experience within a digital marketing or advertising agency and are looking for your next opportunity in Dubai, please apply with your updated CV.