Senior Finance Manager

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the worlds fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary: We are looking for a driven, technically excellent Senior Finance Manager to lead our accounting function in Dubai. This is a pivotal leadership role, you will own the integrity of our consolidated financial statements, guide a high-performing team of accountants, and partner across the business to uphold the financial standards that power our growth.

You bring sharp technical knowledge, strong people instincts, and the ambition to make things better than you found them. You lead with empathy, hold yourself and your team to a high standard, and thrive in a fast-moving, purpose-led environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach and develop a team of accountants, setting clear expectations, running meaningful performance conversations, and building a culture of accountability and growth
• Champion a team-oriented, high-performance culture rooted in Huda Beautys values of kindness and excellence
• Drive capability uplift through technical training on both accountancy principles and ERP systems
• Partner with IT to build automated reporting and controls that free your team to focus on value-added work
  
  

• Own the preparation and timely delivery of consolidated Statutory Financial Statements across all Group entities
• Ensure accurate intercompany reconciliations and eliminations in line with transfer pricing policies and IFRS standards
• Manage the full monthly close cycle, producing balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow statements with precision and on schedule
• Align monthly management accounts with IFRS-audited accounts in close collaboration with the reporting team
  
  

• Own the statutory audit end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery and full compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and applicable local regulations
• Maintain robust internal controls to protect company assets and uphold financial integrity across all entities
• Coordinate with tax advisors on VAT, corporate tax, and other filings for each legal entity, ensuring accuracy and on-time payment
  
  

• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable operations, ensuring timely, accurate invoice processing, payments, and collections
• Develop and enforce credit policies to minimise risk and optimise cash flow
• Manage inventory accounting in close collaboration with operations and supply chain, ensuring accurate tracking, valuation, and reconciliation
  
  

• Proactively identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, controls, and workflows
• Evaluate and champion advanced accounting technologies that boost team efficiency and data quality
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and standard operating procedures for all accounting activities
• Monitor ERP and financial system performance; partner with IT to maintain data security and optimise user experience
  
  

• Certified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with 10+ years of post-qualification experience
• Proven track record managing multi-entity, multi-currency group accounting with international exposure
• Deep technical proficiency in IFRS, GAAP, consolidation accounting, and tax compliance
• Experience leading and developing finance teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Hands-on expertise with ERP systems and financial technology; a track record of driving automation and process improvement
• FMCG or consumer goods sector experience is a strong advantage
  
  

• Monthly "Self Love Days" - at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting