James Douglas Middle East

General Manager - Business Finance

James Douglas Middle East  •  Dubai, AE (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Our client is a high-growth, inventory-driven consumer tech platform in the used-car space, headquartered in Dubai. With a rapidly scaling presence across the Gulf, the business operates an end-to-end used-car marketplace covering vehicle inspection, pricing, financing, warranty, and transactions across a large and growing fleet of inventory.

They are seeking a commercially-minded Head of Business Finance to join the team in Dubai. This is a front-row role sitting directly next to the CEO, owning the full financial narrative, and driving decisions that shape the business. It is not a reporting role. It is a builder's role.

Duties & Responsibilities

Business Finance & FP&A

  • Own the P&L, revenue, margins, unit economics, and per-vehicle profitability across channels
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; present MIS and board-level financial decks
  • Act as the finance thought partner for Sales, Operations, and leadership on every key decision
  • Evaluate new initiatives, market expansion, and investment decisions with clear financial modelling
  • Build and maintain KPI dashboards for real-time business performance visibility

Treasury & Working Capital

  • Manage daily cash visibility and short-term liquidity planning
  • Own bank relationships, working capital facilities, documentation, and rate negotiations
  • Monitor inventory-locked capital, aging stock, and loan settlement cycles
  • Build rolling cash flow forecasts tied to procurement, operations, and sales cycles

Controls & Governance

  • Build SOPs and controls around payments, reconciliations, and financial processes
  • Ensure month-end close, VAT compliance, and audit readiness
  • Drive automation and process

Qualifications

  • CA or MBA, rank holder preferred
  • 4–8 years of experience in Business Finance, FP&A, or Treasury
  • Startup or high-growth environment experience strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to build finance functions, not just maintain them
  • Comfortable presenting to founders, boards, and investors
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
James Douglas Middle East

About James Douglas Middle East

James Douglas Middle East is a Dubai-based professional search and leadership advisory firm, delivering with a focus on being a specialist and leveraging the scale of a global existing platform.

James Douglas Middle East is part of its holding company, a publicly listed firm and part of the EMA Global network spanning 40+ countries enabling us to deliver board-level and senior talent solutions across high-impact, high-growth industries.

We work with fast-scaling, regulated, and transforming organizations offering clarity in leadership hiring, discretion in execution, and speed in delivery.

What Sets Us Apart

▪ Strategic HQ in Dubai – Connected globally through the EMA Partners Global network

▪ Sector Specialists – Banking, Fintech, Healthcare, Digital, Consumer, Industrial, Retail & more

▪ Human + AI Advantage – Combining psychometrics, AI tools, and structured search methodology

▪ National Talent Expertise – Deep Nationalization engagement and bilingual recruiter capability

▪ Trusted Partner – Board, Leadership investor, and founder-backed mandates

Email us now: enquiries@jamesdouglas.ae

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
2022
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