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Finance Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21), Consumer Goods, United Arab Emirates

Weekday AI (YC W21) is a pioneering tech company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focused on revolutionizing the artificial intelligence industry. Our mission is to drive innovation and efficiency through cutting-edge AI solutions while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work culture that values creativity and teamwork. We are currently seeking a Finance Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join one of our esteemed clients in Dubai on a full-time basis.

As the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Commercial Finance functions within the organization. Your primary responsibilities will include spearheading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes, as well as developing key financial metrics to identify trends and business insights. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support pricing decisions, cost management, and analytics to ensure financial health and growth.

In addition to your FP&A duties, you will partner with business teams to drive profitability analysis for new and existing products, evaluate commercial contracts and pricing strategies, and work alongside sales and marketing departments to align financial strategies with overall business objectives. Moreover, you will be responsible for developing pricing models for new product launches, conducting cost analysis for optimal pricing strategies, monitoring operational expenditures for efficient resource allocation, and implementing financial controls to track marketing spends effectively.

The ideal candidate for this role must possess a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification along with a minimum of 10 years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Pricing, and Costing. Industry experience in consumer goods, retail, e-commerce or related sectors is preferred. If you have a proven track record of excelling in fast-paced environments while demonstrating expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, commercial finance strategies, stakeholder management skills across all levels of an organization - we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Weekday AI (YC W21).

Join us in shaping the future of AI technology while making significant contributions towards optimizing costs and ensuring profitability within our client's organization. This position is ideal for seasoned finance professionals looking to take on leadership roles within dynamic business environments where strategic decision-making plays a pivotal role in driving success. Apply now to become part of our innovative team dedicated to pushing boundaries in the world of artificial intelligence!

Key Job Requirements:
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in FP&A
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in Commercial Finance
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in Pricing and Costing
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory
  • Industry experience in consumer goods, retail, e-commerce, or similar sectors is preferred
  • Proven track record of working in fast-paced, dynamic business environments
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes
  • Partner with business teams to drive profitability analysis for new and existing products
  • Develop pricing models for new product launches, ensuring competitive positioning and profitability
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and local regulations
Skills:
  • FP&A Expertise
  • Commercial Finance Knowledge
  • Product Pricing & Costing Skills
  • Spends Planning & Analytics Experience
  • Strong Analytical & Strategic Thinking

Seniority Level: Senior Level

  • Middle Management
  • Executive Level

Job Functions: Finance

  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Commercial Finance
  • Product Pricing & Costing

Industries : Consumer Goods

  • Retail
  • E-commerce

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