Finance Manager
Job Description
Our client is a growing industrial and manufacturing business operating within a wider diversified group. They focus on delivering high quality solutions within their sector and are expanding their operations in the UAE, offering a dynamic environment with strong leadership and growth ambitions.
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
· Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred
· Minimum 10 years of finance experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
· Mandatory experience within a manufacturing environment
· Strong expertise in IFRS, FP&A, inventory accounting, and internal controls
· Experience working with ERP systems, with Odoo as an advantage
· Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax regulations
· Advanced Excel skills with Power BI as a plus
· Candidates must be based in the UAE
· Immediately available candidates are preferred
Responsibilities Duties:
The Finance Manager will lead the full finance function within a manufacturing environment, driving financial reporting, planning, and operational performance. Based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, this role partners closely with business operations to support strategic decision making and sustainable growth.
· Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness
· Prepare and review financial statements in line with IFRS standards
· Oversee general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and financial reporting packs
· Manage manufacturing finance activities including production accounting, inventory, and cost controls
· Review inventory valuation, WIP, finished goods, and provisions including slow moving and obsolete stock
· Partner with operational teams across production, procurement, and supply chain to enhance financial controls
· Support product costing and profitability analysis through alignment of operational and financial data
· Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
· Conduct variance analysis and monitor key financial performance drivers
· Prepare executive dashboards and present insights to senior stakeholders
· Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity planning
· Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and finance policies
· Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
· Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance
· Ensure adherence to IFRS, UAE VAT, and corporate tax regulations
· Drive ERP enhancements and process improvements to increase automation and efficiency
· Maintain data integrity and improve reporting capabilities within finance systems
· Act as a key finance business partner supporting commercial and operational decisions
· Evaluate capital investments, pricing strategies, and business cases
· Lead and develop the finance team, setting clear objectives and driving performance
· Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement