Finance Manager – Real Estate & Facilities Management
We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across our real estate and facilities management portfolio. This role requires hands-on ownership of financial control, cash flow management, compliance, and performance analysis, with direct exposure to senior management and strategic decision-making.
The position plays a critical role within the business, offering scope to influence financial strategy, improve efficiencies, and strengthen governance across multiple assets and contracts.
Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across real estate assets and facilities management operations
- Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and performance dashboards
- Ensure timely and accurate closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts
Cash Flow & Commercial Oversight
- Manage cash flow planning, collections, payables, and cost controls
- Monitor profitability across properties, service charge structures, and FM contracts
- Review contracts, SLAs, and commercial terms from a financial perspective
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory requirements
- Coordinate with auditors, banks, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities
- Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks
Service Charges & Facilities Management
- Oversee service charge budgets, recoveries, reconciliations, and cost allocations
- Monitor FM-related costs, vendor performance, and contract efficiencies
- Provide financial input into contract renewals and negotiations
Management Support & Strategy
- Act as a financial business partner to senior management
- Provide financial insights to support investment decisions, pricing, and growth initiatives
- Identify financial risks, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement
Candidate Requirements
Mandatory
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 5–8+ years of UAE experience in real estate and/or facilities management finance
- Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience with ERP systems and property management software
- Proven ability to manage end-to-end finance operations independently
Preferred
- CPA / ACCA / CA qualification
- Experience working with multi-asset or multi-entity portfolios
- Background in owner-managed or fast-paced real estate environments
Key Competencies
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Confident working with senior stakeholders
- High integrity, discretion, and accountability