Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead our retail finance operations.Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & Closing: Lead month/year-end closing, ensure full IFRS compliance, and oversee journal reviews, reconciliations, and financial statements.Retail & E-Commerce Business Support: Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Digital teams to track channel performance, sales, gross margins, and OPEX.Inventory & Cost Control: Oversee inventory accounting, stock provisions/write-offs, and POS-to-GL reconciliations while investigating COGS variances.Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Monitor daily liquidity, support cash flow forecasting, manage working capital, and align vendor payments with cash plans.Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Assist the Finance Director in annual budgeting, long-term forecasting, and performance-to-budget tracking.Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure accuracy for VAT/statutory filings, manage external audit processes, and adhere to local regulatory requirements (ZATCA).Team Leadership & Development: Direct and mentor the finance team, set clear performance objectives, and build a culture of accuracy and accountability.Process Improvement & Automation: Drive ERP enhancements, automate manual workflows, and strengthen internal reporting controls.Key Deliverables & Success KPIs: Closing & Reporting Accuracy, Inventory & COGS Integrity, Optimized Cash Flow, Audit & Tax Compliance, and Operational Efficiency.Essential Qualifications & Skills:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.10–12 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably within retail, consumer, e-commerce, or a large commercial organization.Strong experience in financial reporting, accounting, reconciliations, controls, and month-end closing.Previous experience managing and developing finance teams.Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial controls.Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.Retail and e-commerce experience is a must.