Finance Manager

Role Purpose:Analyze daily financial activities and provide senior management with financial advice and guidance regarding future financial plans, enabling the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and achieve the company’s objectives. Ideal Candidate Profile:The ideal candidate is a hands-on Finance Manager with strong FMCG experience, capable of managing day-to-day financial operations while also providing senior management with meaningful financial analysis, forecasts, cash-flow planning, cost optimization, and commercial insights to support business growth.Key Responsibilities:Prepare financial reports and interpret financial information for management, providing recommendations for further actions.Advise on investment activities and recommend strategies that the company should pursue.Maintain the financial health and stability of the organization.Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and actual company performance against business plans.Develop financial trends, forecasts, and projections for the company.Review and evaluate cost-reduction opportunities.Oversee financial management operations, set objectives and targets, and develop the framework required to achieve them.Manage the company’s budgeting process.Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate financial controls and monitoring are maintained.Work closely with other departments to discuss company plans and agree on future business directions.Closely monitor and manage the company’s cash flow.Track company commitments, including contracts, points of sale, and supplier payments, to proactively manage cash flow.Review inventory levels and supplier orders and develop inventory plans aligned with sales operations and company growth.Manage and supervise the Accounting Team in their day-to-day operations.Ensure transparency, accuracy, clarity, and confidentiality in managing company financial data and provide management with all required financial information.Maintain direct, effective, and positive cooperation with external and internal auditors.Coordinate effectively with service providers, including software/IT, logistics, HR service providers, and other relevant partners.Directly supervise and prepare required financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.Visit the company’s offices and warehouses throughout the year to maintain direct communication with operational teams. Job Requirements:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.FMCG experience is a MUST, with solid understanding of the financial and commercial dynamics of the FMCG industry.Professional qualifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent are an added advantage.Proven experience working as a Finance Manager, preferably in a managerial or senior finance role.Previous experience in finance roles such as Financial Analyst is an advantage.Strong understanding of financial trends within the organization and broader market patterns.Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and financial analysis.Proficiency in using financial and accounting software.Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.Proven ability to manage, lead, and guide finance and accounting teams.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.Good understanding of applicable financial legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements.Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.Ability to work effectively with auditors, suppliers, service providers, and cross-functional teams.