Finance Manager

About Us
Cyberdrone is a leading creative drone show company based in the UAE. With a dynamic team of 50 professionals, we deliver unforgettable experiences for our clients. We are in an exciting phase of global expansion, with a holding company and two subsidiaries in the UAE (Mainland and Freezone) and new operations launching in Brazil and the Czech Republic. We are looking for a financial leader to join our team and help build the financial backbone for our next stage of growth.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on, and strategic Finance Manager to own our company's end-to-end financial operations. This is a unique "full-spectrum" role. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial processing (payroll, invoicing, expenses) while also providing senior-level strategic guidance to leadership.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who is comfortable managing operational details while simultaneously building financial models for our new international entities. You will be the central point of contact for all finance-related matters, guiding department heads on budgeting and ensuring our global operations are built on a scalable and compliant financial foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Payroll (60%)

• Payroll: Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process for all UAE staff (approx. 45 employees) and international freelancers, ensuring timely and accurate transfers
• Expense Management: Oversee and process employee expense claims, including overtime calculations, fuel reimbursements, and food allowances, ensuring compliance with company policy
• Accounts Receivable (A/R): Issue all client invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Collections: Actively manage accounts receivable, performing dunning (collections) and following up on overdue payments to ensure healthy cash flow
• Accounts Payable (A/P): Manage supplier payments and execute all necessary bank transfers.

Strategic Finance & Leadership (30%)

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop and maintain financial forecasts and "what-if" scenarios for our expanding worldwide operations (UAE, Brazil, Czech Republic)
• Financial Control & Profitability: Oversee project profitability and sales pricing, ensuring all projects meet targeted margins. Provide guidance to the Sales department on pricing strategies and profit optimization
• Leadership: Act as the finance leader for the company, guiding and educating department heads on financial discipline, budgeting, and a P&L-ownership mindset
• Reporting: Liaise with our external accountants to ensure all bookkeeping is accurate and management reports are delivered on time for leadership review.

Banking & Compliance (10%)

• Bank Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for all banking partners (local & international)
• Local Compliance: Liaise with UAE local authorities (e.g., DED, Freezone) for trade license renewals and other administrative requirements

Requirements & Qualifications
Must-Haves:

• Experience: 5-7+ years of progressive experience in a finance role
• UAE Experience: Must have proven experience with UAE mainland and freezone financial operations, including WPS payroll, UAE banking systems, and managing trade license renewals
• International Finance: Experience managing finances for multi-entity or multi-country operations (understanding of foreign currency, inter-company transactions)
• Full-Spectrum Skills: Demonstrated ability to be both hands-on (managing payroll, invoicing) and strategic (building forecasts, budgeting)
• Tech-Savvy: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (for financial modeling) and experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, Zoho Books, QuickBooks)
• Attitude: A proactive, "roll-up-your-sleeves" mentality suited for a fast-paced, 45-person company environment
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the confidence to advise senior leadership.

Nice-to-Haves:

• SME/Startup Experience: Previous experience in an SME or startup is a significant advantage
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Certifications: Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CMA, CPA) is a plus but not required if experience is strong

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• House rent allowance
• Commuting allowance
• 24 vacation days + Public Holidays
• Flight ticket to home (max. 3000 aed) per year
• 3 months probationary period
• Medical insurance
• Official UAE residency/work visa

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