Vice President Business Finance

Job Purpose: We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Finance
professional to join the Emirates Group as Vice President Business Finance
dnata. The person in this role will develop and implement the divisional
Finance strategy to support the dnata vision of being the worlds most admired
air services provider through the achievement of the strategic functional
goals of protecting shareholder resources, providing financial insight and
adding value through leading the finance organisation, both in Dubai and in
dnata's local subsidiaries, to implement frameworks and structures to create a
global finance team aligned behind common goals. Responsible for the provision
of the full spectrum of finance deliverables including financial delivery,
business partnering, financial reporting, governance and functional
leadership. The role is responsible for the delivery of financial targets
through robust commercial and operational challenge, plus business partnering
support to management teams, in addition to meeting all financial reporting
obligations. As a key member of the leadership team and as an active board
member for dnata subsidiaries, a key deliverable is the implementation of a
robust risk management framework which ensures statutory financial compliance
in all jurisdictions and with Emirates Group policies. Job Outline: -
Responsible for the delivery of the Division's financial goals (Net Profit and
Cash). Proactively drive business performance through market visits, monthly
performance reviews and quarterly board meetings. - Accountable for leading
management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and the
strategic planning process. - Partner with the business providing strategic
recommendations on all aspects of operations, infrastructure costs and income,
providing decision support to the DSVP, executive leadership and country
CEO's. - Review and approve all material investments including capital
expenditure, new commercial contracts and greenfield start up businesses. -
Responsible for the financial aspects of Mergers & Acquisitions including
preparation of the financial (commercial and operational) model, preparation
of the business case including proposed valuation, financing and accounting
effect on Group, co-ordination and review of external financial due diligence
and review of financial impacts of other due diligence, and approval of the
financing structure for the transaction prior to the review of VP Mergers &
Acquisitions. - Ensure full compliance with all Emirates Group and local
statutory financial reporting requirements through the creation of a robust
accounting environment, including submission of annual accounts and group
returns. - Implement strategies to monitor local and global tax compliance in
line with global guidelines including BEPS and local filing requirements
whilst increasing the financial efficiency of the Group. - Responsible for all
financial aspects of governance ensuring the consistent implementation of the
dCGM (dnata Corporate Governance Manual) via the creation of a robust control
and assurance framework both in the local subsidiaries and at Head Office.
Work with internal and external auditors to ensure a transparent view of
controls and assurance within local businesses. Responsible for the on time
implementation of local improvement plans and closure of control gaps. - Board
membership of dnata local subsidiaries, representing the needs of the
shareholder and fulfilling statutory obligations of board directorship -
Responsible for the recruitment and development of subsidiary/local Finance
Managers and head office finance teams including the leadership of the
Divisions Finance community.
Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications: - Professional Accounting
Qualification with ‎10 years post qualification experience (PQE) as a minimum
but a Degree or Honours (‎12+‎3 or equivalent) is also desirable Experience: -
‎12+yrs experience in a large multi-national organisation with at least ‎5 years
spent holding a senior finance management position - Experience leading a
large team of senior finance professionals working across multiple geographies
in a matrix organisation - ‎5+ years experience working in the travel industry
Knowledge/skills: - Working knowledge of all aspects of the finance discipline
is essential including management accounting, financial and statutory
accounting, taxation, working capital management and loan financing - Strong
influencing skills and a proven ability to deal at all levels within a global
business combined with a sound knowledge of effective finance best practice.
Leadership Role Yes Safety Sensitive Role No
Salary & Benefits: Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-
free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted
flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an
excellent leave and healthcare package. That's on top of transport benefits,
life insurance and more.