Commercial Finance Manager

Our company, a leader in the catering industry in the United Arab Emirates, is looking for a skilled and experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. We are dedicated to providing top-quality service and culinary experiences to our clients while maintaining a strong focus on strategic growth and financial success. If you have a passion for the catering industry and possess exceptional financial acumen, this role is perfect for you.

As the Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving our business's financial success and strategic growth. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategic plans to maximize commercial opportunities, collaborating with senior management to align commercial objectives with business goals, leading the sales team to identify new business opportunities, negotiating favorable terms with clients and partners, conducting financial analysis to assess performance, identifying risks, leading cross-functional teams, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

To excel in this role, you should have a minimum of 10+ years of commercial experience in finance management within the catering or food services industry. You should also possess strong analytical skills, solid knowledge of financial modeling and cost management, proven leadership experience in driving commercial success, a bachelor's degree in Finance or related field (ACCA/CIMA is a plus), excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, negotiation skills, advanced financial modeling expertise, exceptional leadership abilities, adaptability to shifting priorities, and proficiency in English.

If you are a strategic thinker who is results-driven and passionate about finance within the catering industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Take your career to the next level by joining our team as a Commercial Finance Manager and become a key player in driving our continued success. Apply today!

• Minimum 10+ years of commercial experience
• Experience in managing financial performance within the food services or catering sector
• Strong focus on finance management
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is a plus
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills

• Develop and implement strategic plans to maximize commercial opportunities and meet revenue targets
• Lead the sales team to identify new business opportunities, nurture client relationships, and close deals
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with clients, suppliers, and partners to optimize profitability and mitigate risks
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and industry associations

• Financial analysis
• Strategic planning
• Sales leadership
• Contract negotiation
• Risk management

Seniority Level: Senior Level

Job Functions: Finance

• Commercial Strategy
• Business Development

Industries : Food Services

• Hospitality
• Catering