Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: UAE / GCC Region

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Finance Analyst with extensive expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and business analysis. The ideal candidate will support strategic decision-making through accurate financial insights while ensuring strong financial controls and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end finance and accounting operations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to support business growth.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation, VAT regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and cash management functions.
• Strengthen internal controls and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely audit completion.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Perform variance analysis and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Support ERP implementation, upgrades, and financial system enhancements.
• Collaborate with senior management to provide strategic financial guidance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Chartered Accountant Articleship training or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting management.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or multinational organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and audit compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.

Key Skills

• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Cost Control
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Cash Flow Management
• Audit Management
• VAT & Taxation
• Risk Management
• ERP Systems
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Partnering

Preferred Experience

• Multi-country financial management experience within the GCC region.
• Experience supporting executive leadership with financial decision-making.
• Strong background in audit, compliance, and governance frameworks.

Work Location: In person