Finance Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

A. Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting

• Develop, maintain, and periodically review standard and actual product cost sheets .
• Analyze production costs, material consumption, labour, overheads, and manufacturing variances.
• Monitor actual costs against standard costs and budgets, identifying significant deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed costing, profitability, gross margin, and manufacturing MIS reports .
• Conduct periodic valuation and reconciliation of Raw Materials, WIP, Finished Goods, and production-related inventories .
• Partner with Production, Procurement, Stores, and Operations teams to ensure accuracy and integrity of operational and financial data.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved operational efficiency.

B. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage the complete accounting cycle, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and period-end closing .
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Company policies.
• Review account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Monitor working capital, receivables, payables, and cash-flow requirements.
• Support the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis.

C. Management Information & Financial Controls

• Prepare and present periodic MIS and management dashboards covering revenue, costs, margins, working capital, inventory, and profitability.
• Establish and monitor appropriate financial controls to safeguard Company assets and ensure accuracy of financial information.
• Analyze financial and operational trends and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and financial risks and recommend appropriate corrective measures.

D. ERP & Process Management

• Act as the Finance functional lead for the Companys ERP/accounting systems .
• Ensure effective integration of Finance with Production, Procurement, Stores, Sales, and other operational functions.
• Validate system-generated financial and operational reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Drive improvements in accounting processes, reporting structures, internal controls, and automation.

E. Banking, Project Finance & Audit

• Coordinate financial documentation and information required for project financing, working capital facilities, and banking arrangements .
• Liaise with banks, financial institutions, auditors, consultants, and other external stakeholders as required.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and ensure timely submission of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Support the CFO in strategic financial analysis and business planning.

2. MANDATORY CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Requirement

Immediate availability is mandatory for this position.

3. CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong expertise in manufacturing and cost accounting
• Proven experience in product costing and variance analysis
• Strong understanding of inventory and WIP accounting
• Financial reporting and month-end closing expertise
• Advanced MIS and management reporting capabilities
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills
• Strong ERP and accounting systems knowledge
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong internal control and compliance orientation
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and operational teams
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, integrity, and accountability

4. DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

The preferred candidate will be a hands-on finance professional with strong manufacturing-sector experience , capable of independently managing plant-level finance and accounting operations while providing meaningful financial insights to senior management.

Candidates with UAE manufacturing experience and/or prior professional exposure in Africa will be given strong preference.