Finance Manager – Manufacturing Industries (Metal/Oil & Gas) Full Time

We need a leader who can guide the financial systems that empower us. We’re searching for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team of high-performing professionals and keep our finances positioned for continued success. The Finance Manager will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping us to analyze, strategize, and grow our financial position. This seasoned strategist not only will understand current accounting practices and trends, but also will have experience raising capital and adapting to change. As a member of senior management, the Finance Manager will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills.

·    Develop and implement financial strategy aligned with the company’s long-term goals

·    Lead budgeting, forecasting, depreciations, cash flow, and financial planning processes

·    Manage financial reporting, compliance, and risk management

·    Oversee project accounting, cost control, and financial performance tracking

·    Collaborate with project directors to optimize profitability and resource allocation

·    Liaise with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and legal advisors

·    Provide clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making

General Accounting Responsibilities:

· Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.

·  Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.

·  Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor, and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.

·  Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.

·  Mediate between the company, employees, stakeholders, and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.

·   Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.

·   Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

·   Monitor customer accounts for details of non-payment, delayed payment, and other irregularities.

·   Establish a schedule of deadlines for general accounting function, payroll, release of supplier payment as well as generating customer invoices at the end of the month on time to financial reporting date to the management.

·   Verify disbursements before the final approval Senior Management.

·   Issue invoices according to schedule, they are dispatched to the clients by driver to collect receipt acknowledgement signature from the client.

·   Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation Report. Making it sure that there are no outstanding matters left unreconciled for a period longer than one month.

FINANCIAL REPORTING & BUDGETING

· Prepare, analyze, and finalize weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial statements such as income statements and balance sheet with corresponding analyses of actual against budgeted amount.

· Highlight material variances and explain in related schedules for justification for discussion with the management, accordingly budget may be adjusted, or suggested actions may be implemented to avoid further discrepancies or losses or increase profitability.

·  Implement time sheet financial analysis and reporting system in company in coordination with time sheet software application. Provide monthly report of financial health of individual projects.

·  Initiate budget for the year to be finalized with the management, accordingly, financial reports are compared against cost efficiency and profitability.

·  Develop and implement the financial accounting policies, procedures, and system/software (ERP); continuously improving the control while complementing the general office policies and procedures and keeping updated on the accounting system software according to the company’s requirements.

1. Finance Operations & Control

·   Oversee full accounting cycle: GL, AP/AR, payroll, treasury, reconciliations

·    Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple entities

·    Prepare consolidated financials and management reporting

·    Implement and enforce financial controls, approval matrices, and reporting standards

2. Budgeting, Planning & Commercial Support

·    Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecast cycles

·    Develop financial models, feasibility studies, and scenario planning for new concepts

·    Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights

·    Support pricing, menu engineering, and cost optimization across F&B operations

3. Tax, Compliance & Governance

·    Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, corporate tax, ESR, and IFRS

·    Manage audits, filings, and regulatory requirements

·    Establish internal controls, SOPs, and governance frameworks across all entities

4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Banking

·    Oversee group-wide cash flow planning and working capital management

·    Lead setup and management of bank accounts across multiple entities

·    Establish payment processes, signatory structures, and banking mandates

·    Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and financial institutions

·    Implement robust cash control and liquidity frameworks

5. ERP, POS & Financial Systems

·     Lead implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems

·     Ensure full integration across POS, inventory, procurement, and accounting systems

·     Develop scalable reporting tools and dashboards

·     Train teams on systems and financial processes

6. Procurement, Purchasing & Cost Control Oversight

·     Oversee governance across procurement and purchasing functions

·     Implement supplier onboarding, approval hierarchies, and purchasing controls

·     Ensure integration between procurement, inventory, and finance systems

·     Monitor supplier terms, pricing, and cost efficiency across all units

·     Support margin optimization and operational cost control

7. Accounting Structure & Financial Framework Setup

·     Design and implement the full accountancy structure across all entities

·     Develop and standardize the Chart of Accounts

·     Establish reporting templates, consolidation frameworks, and intercompany structures

·   Ensure scalability for multi-brand and multi-entity expansion

8. Administration, PRO & Corporate Structuring Oversight

·     Provide financial oversight across administration and PRO functions

·     Support company formation, trade licenses, regulatory registrations, and renewals

·     Ensure alignment between corporate structuring, licensing, and financial setup

·     Track and manage costs related to government fees, licenses, and compliance

9. PMO Liaison & Project Finance / Controls

·      Work closely with the PMO and Project Delivery teams on all active developments

·      Oversee financial management of projects, including budget tracking and cost control

·      Support tender processes, bid evaluations, and commercial reviews

·      Establish and manage project payment processes, including certifications and approvals

·      Control financial documentation related to projects, contracts, and variations

·      Monitor project cash flow, capex spend, and financial risk

·      Ensure alignment between project delivery timelines and financial reporting

10. Business Partnering

·      Partner with Operations, PMO, HR, Procurement, and Brand teams

·      Provide P&L oversight and performance analysis across outlets and concepts

·      Support new openings, commercial decisions, and strategic initiatives

·      Evaluate investments, JV structures, and expansion opportunities

11. Finance Function Setup & Scale

A. Foundation Phase

·      Build finance department structure, roles, and reporting lines

·      Establish SOPs, workflows, and approval frameworks

·      Set up financial systems, banking structures, and reporting templates

·      Recruit, onboard, and train finance and admin teams

B. Pre-Opening & Launch Support

·      Lead financial setup for new outlets (costing, POS setup, reporting structures)

·      Implement outlet-level reporting from day one

·      Support stock takes, inventory controls, and operational stabilization

C. Scale-Up & Expansion

·      Prepare finance function for multi-brand, multi-entity growth

·      Standardize reporting, controls, and cost structures across all units

·      Support long-term strategic planning and regional expansion

Candidate Profile

·      We are intentionally open to both senior candidates, but the following is essential:

·      Strong experience in SME or high-growth environments

·      Hands-on experience with ERP implementation and process design

·      Experience working with PMO and project-driven environments

·      Strong understanding of UAE financial regulations and compliance frameworks

·      Commercially minded with strong attention to detail and ownership

Experience Guidelines

·      Finance Manager: 7-10 years experience

·      Head of Finance: 10+ years with leadership and build experience

Why This Role

·      Opportunity to build a finance function from the ground up

·      Direct involvement in projects, openings, and expansion strategy

·      Exposure to a diversified, multi-brand platform

·      High level of ownership, autonomy, and impact

Candidate Qualification Requirements:

·      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA / ACCA / CIPFA /CIMA preferred.

·      10–15 years of multi-entity finance experience, ideally within Oil&Gas / Fabrication/Steel / Aluminium.

·      Strong experience in department setup, ERP implementation, and pre-opening finance.

·      Deep understanding of UAE VAT, corporate tax, IFRS, WPS, and governance frameworks.

·      Proven leadership experience managing finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

·      High proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.

·      Ability to work in fast-paced environments with strong ownership and accuracy.