Finance Transformation Manager( Onsite-Dubai)

🏢 About Pantheon Development:

Pantheon Development is a leading real estate developer specializing in affordable luxury properties in Dubai. With a strong track record of successfully launching 8 projects in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and a reputation for high-quality, community-focused developments, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our clients. Our dynamic team is passionate about innovation, excellence, and creating lasting relationships with our stakeholders.

1. Role Overview

Pantheon Development is executing a comprehensive finance, digital, and operational transformation under Pantheon 2.0. The Finance Transformation Manager will architect and deliver end-to-end improvements across processes, systems, automation, controls, and reporting—covering AR/AP, Treasury, FP&A, O2C, P2P, and R2R.

This role works directly with the COO/CM and collaborates with Finance, IT, Digital. BI, Projects, Sales, Collections, Legal, and external partners.

2. Key Responsibilities

. Finance Transformation & Process Excellence

• Redesign and optimize core finance processes (O2C, P2P, AR/AP, Treasury, FP&A, R2R).
• Deploy Lean/Six Sigma and RPA methodologies to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Establish SOPs, RACIs, governance frameworks, and internal control matrices.
• Maintain the continuous improvement roadmap and measure impact.

B. ERP / Digital Finance Systems (NetSuite, Zoho, H2H)

• Lead system enhancements across NetSuite including ARM, revenue recognition, automated invoicing, collections, and dashboards.
• Drive full lifecycle PMO—requirements, UAT, release management, documentation.
• Oversee Host-to-Host (H2H) banking integration and automated reconciliation.
• Support integration across CRM, Sales, Projects, and Customer modules.

C. Automation & Analytics

• Lead automation of AR/AP, invoicing, reconciliations, consolidation, and reporting.
• Partner with BI to deliver enterprise dashboards (DSO, DPO, cash flow, sales-to-cash).
• Implement data quality frameworks ensuring >95% accuracy across systems.

D. Financial Performance & Reporting

• Strengthen FP&A processes—budgeting, forecasting, cost-to-complete, margin analysis.
• Improve monthly close timelines and standardize management/board reports.
• Deliver project-level financial visibility and performance KPIs.

E. Governance & Change Management

• Run cross-functional steering committees with COO/CM.
• Ensure delivery against timelines, KPIs, SOWs, and governance frameworks.
• Build adoption plans, training content, and change playbooks.

F. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Work closely with Finance, IT, Digital, BI, Projects, Sales and external vendors.
• Manage system integrators, auditors, and banking partners to deliver aligned outcomes.
• Drive weekly and monthly performance review cycles.

3. Key Deliverables (First 12 Months)

• O2C and P2P transformation with defined SLAs.
• NetSuite automation rollout (ARM, Proforma automation, Collections workflows, dashboards).
• Bank reconciliation automation + H2H integration.
• Finance KPI dashboard (DSO, DPO, Cash Flow, Project KPIs).
• Complete SOPs & RACIs for all finance processes.
• Improved monthly close by 20–30%.
• Automated collections workflows and reporting.

4. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Preferred professional qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, or CFA.
• 12+ years of finance transformation, FP&A, controllership, or ERP transformation experience.
• Hands-on exposure to NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent ERP systems.
• Experience in real estate, construction, or project-based businesses is an advantage.
• Strong background in BI tools, financial models, automation, and digital finance.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

5. Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of finance processes and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to translate business needs into system/process enhancements.
• Program management, PMO governance, and vendor coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to deliver in fast-paced, high-growth, transformation environments.

Interested candidates