Senior Finance Manager - Accounts Payable & Inventory

Take the Next Step in Your Finance Leadership Career

At Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), we are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Finance Manager – Accounts Payable & Inventory to join our Finance leadership team.

This is an opportunity for a UAE National finance professional to play a key role in managing high-volume financial operations, strengthening governance and controls, and driving operational excellence within a dynamic, large-scale business environment.

Reporting to the AVP – Finance Operations, you will oversee Accounts Payable and Inventory Accounting, lead a team of finance professionals and champion improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy and financial performance.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead Financial Operations

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable and Inventory Accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
• Manage supplier payment processes, working capital optimisation and effective cash flow management.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, stock movements, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Drive Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance automation and strengthen financial systems.
• Implement best practices and process improvements to increase operational efficiency and minimise financial risks.
• Support the adoption of evolving accounting standards, policies and reporting requirements.

Strengthen Governance & Financial Controls

• Ensure robust internal controls, financial governance and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support audit readiness, risk mitigation and continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure and forecasts, providing meaningful financial insights to senior stakeholders.

Lead & Develop People

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing Finance team.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to deliver effective financial solutions.

What We're Looking For

• UAE National with a minimum of 8 years of progressive Finance experience.
• Proven experience in a senior Finance management role, ideally overseeing Accounts Payable and/or Inventory Accounting within a large, complex organisation.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, CPA or CIMA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting standards, working capital management and financial reporting.
• Experience with JD Edwards or a similar ERP system.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and drive process and operational improvements.
• Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgement and excellent communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.

Why Join Emirates Flight Catering?

At EKFC, you'll be part of a dynamic organisation supporting one of the world's leading aviation hubs. You'll have the opportunity to lead critical financial operations, influence business improvements and contribute to the continued success of a globally recognized organisation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a UAE National finance professional with the experience, leadership capabilities and ambition to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Emirates Flight Catering.

Please note: This position is exclusively open to UAE Nationals.