The Finance Manager will play a strategic role in supporting the CEO and executive team by leading the company’s finance/accounting department, directing the company’s financial management and will be influential in shaping and executing the company’s growth strategies.
General:
Acts as single point of contact to the CEO and the broader executive team in providing accounting/finance insight and leadership across the different business departments.
Enforces compliance of corporate reporting and other procedures in establishing standards and guidelines as per the applicable rules and regulations.
Supports the executive team with the financial evaluation of new projects (e.g. profitability analysis, IRR/NPV calculations).
Is the main company counterpart for any internal and external finance and non-finance stakeholders as it relates to accounting/finance/audit processes and procedures.
Planning & Budgeting:
Accountable for comprehensive planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting of cost and revenues for operations and projects on project and entity level. Accountable for analyzing and reporting on any project’s and/or operational budget variations versus actual expenditures [plan-actual comparison].
Reporting:
Accountable for regular (monthly, quarterly, annually) financing reporting, both on a company and a project level.
Accountable for regularly performing project-/ and business specific financial forecasts and risk analysis. This includes cash flow, P&L, working capital and other KPIs as set by the management.
Processes & Guidelines:
Accountable to develop and implement policies, processes and procedures for Finance and Controlling departments. FM must align any internal and external interface to build and maintain an efficient finance department. FM closely collaborates with auditors, consultants and other 3rd parties to assure alignment with applicable laws and regulations. Furthermore FM – together with HR – is responsible to train and educate staff to meet internal and external standards.
Project Management:
Must analyze and report on the economic and financial impact of any project on the overall performance of the company. Consequently, the FM is accountable for monitoring and reporting on project deviations and suggesting solutions to bring the project back within its budget.
Interpersonal Skills:
Must have an analytical and strategic mindset.
Must be able to communicate effectively about financial/accounting targets and objectives with all layers of the company.
Efficiently collaborate with various stakeholders within the company, including board members.
Develop and implement a personnel plan for the Finance/accounting department, aligned with the overall growth of the company.
Motivate, monitor and manage the Finance/accounting team.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
At least 3 years in a management role with experience of leading a team.
A professional certification is preferred but not essential (i.e. ACA, ACCA, CPA etc.)
Profound knowledge of all finance, accounting, reporting and control matters.
Experience in the manufacturing sector is preferred but not essential.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and industry trends in the UAE or the Middle East region is preferred.