Finance Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Group of Companies in Abu Dhabi. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Group’s day-to-day finance and accounting operations, supporting financial planning and decision-making, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, cash flow management, and leading the accounting team to ensure operational excellence, accuracy, and regulatory compliance across multiple business entities.

This role requires a commercially focused finance professional with strong analytical and leadership capabilities, hands-on experience in accounting and finance operations, and extensive UAE experience managing finance functions within diverse business environments.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Management & Business Support

• Work closely with the Group CFO and management in implementing the Group’s financial strategy and objectives.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insights to support business growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Support financial feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and business case evaluations for new projects and expansion initiatives.
• Prepare financial models, scenario analysis, and forecasts to support management decision-making.
• Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and business targets.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations for the Group CFO and senior management.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and provide recommendations to improve business performance.

Costing & Profitability Analysis

• Oversee product, project, and operational costing activities.
• Analyze cost structures, profitability, margins, and operational efficiencies across business units.
• Review inventory valuation, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and overhead allocations where applicable.
• Provide recommendations on pricing, cost control, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight
• Lead and supervise the accounting and finance team across the Group.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and intercompany transactions.
• Manage and monitor month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of accounting practices and financial reporting across all Group entities.
• Review the work of accounting team members and provide guidance on accounting matters.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records and supporting documentation.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Prepare and monitor short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor working capital, liquidity, receivables, payables, and banking activities.
• Coordinate with banks regarding day-to-day banking requirements and facilities.
• Monitor funding requirements and provide recommendations to the Group CFO.
• Improve cash collection and working capital management across the Group.

Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, and applicable UAE statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and act as a key liaison with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and other external stakeholders.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, accounting policies, and finance procedures.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are implemented across Group entities.
• Support corporate governance initiatives and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Maximize ERP system utilization and support finance system enhancements.
• Standardize financial reporting and accounting procedures across the Group.
• Support automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data within the ERP and reporting systems.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Allocate responsibilities and ensure timely completion of accounting and finance activities.
• Set departmental objectives and monitor team performance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and guidance to team members to strengthen their technical and professional capabilities.
• Work closely with other departments to support overall business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Experience
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 6 years of experience in the UAE.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar supervisory/management position.
• Proven experience managing finance and accounting operations across multiple companies, business units, or Group entities within the UAE.
• Strong hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, costing, cash flow management, treasury, taxation, and financial analysis.
• Proven experience leading and supervising an accounting/finance team.
• Experience working across diverse industries, such as manufacturing, trading, construction, contracting, real estate, logistics, retail, distribution, hospitality, or other multi-sector business environments, is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.