Manager Finance

Assistant Manager – Business Finance (Omni-Channel) Location: Dubai, UAE Experience: 3–8 Years Role Overview We are seeking a highly analytical Assistant Manager – Business Finance to support financial planning, performance management, and decision support across Aster’s omni-channel ecosystem —including Retail Pharmacy (standalone stores), E-commerce, Aster Opticals, and Omni channel operations . This role will act as a finance business partner , enabling profitability, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making across multiple revenue streams and business formats . Key Responsibilities Omni-Channel & Multi-Business Finance • Drive financial performance tracking across: • Retail Pharmacy (store operations) • E-commerce & digital platforms • Aster Opticals • Internal franchisee business • Analyze channel-wise and format-wise profitability , margins, and cost structures • Monitor KPIs such as: • Sales per store / per channel • Conversion rates (online vs store) • Basket size, footfall vs traffic • Fulfilment & last-mile delivery costs • Returns, discounts, and shrinkage • Support business in optimizing pricing, promotions, and product mix Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning cycles • Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) with actionable insights • Develop financial models for new initiatives (store expansion, online growth, franchise performance) • Partner with leadership on scenario planning (e.g., online vs offline growth, margin improvement) Budgeting & Forecasting • Own and consolidate budgets across multiple business units & channels • Track and monitor spend across: • Store operations • Marketing (digital + offline) • Logistics & delivery • Franchisee costs/revenue share • Identify risks in discounting strategies, delivery costs, and inventory holding Financial Reporting & Book Closing • Support monthly book closure ensuring accuracy and timelines • Prepare detailed P&L analysis by channel, format, and category • Work with accounting teams on: • Revenue recognition across channels • Marketplace commissions & franchisee settlements • Inventory and COGS reconciliation • Analyze key drivers impacting margins and profitability • Should have completed at least 2 budgeting cycles for a complex organization. Data Analytics & MIS Reporting • Build and manage Power BI dashboards for: • Channel performance • Store vs online comparisons • Optical & franchise performance • Use Power Query & Excel to automate data extraction and reporting from: • POS systems • Microsoft D365 • E-commerce platforms • Deliver actionable business insights through weekly/monthly MIS reviews Systems & Digital Enablement • Extensively work on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for financial data and reporting • Drive automation and standardization of reports across business units • Support integration of offline (stores) + online (digital platforms) data into unified reporting • Participate in digital transformation initiatives in finance and analytics Key Skills & Competencies • Strong business finance acumen in retail/healthcare omni-channel environment • Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, dashboards, automation) • Hands-on experience in: • Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) • Power Query (data transformation & automation) • Power BI (dashboarding & visualization) • Strong understanding of: • Multi-channel revenue & margin structures • Retail & e-commerce KPIs • Budgeting, forecasting, and book closure • Ability to convert complex data into clear, actionable insights • Excellent stakeholder management skills across business and operations teams Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting / Commerce • CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) – preferred • 3–8 years of experience in Business Finance / FP&A / Commercial Finance NA