Finance Manager

Role Summary

The Finance Manager leads the finance function for the group and its subsidiaries, serving as a key financial business partner to the Shared Services Director and executive leadership across financial, investment, and operational matters.The role is responsible for building and developing the group’s finance function, including financial planning, performance management, internal controls, governance, treasury, financing, and procurement. The Finance Manager ensures accurate financial information, sustainable financial performance, and readiness for future growth and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Financial LeadershipLead the group finance function and oversee Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Financial Planning, and Financial Analysis.Oversee timely monthly and annual financial close processes.Review and approve consolidated financial statements and periodic reports before submission to executive management and the Board.Provide financial advice to executive leadership on strategic decisions, investments, contracts, and new projects.Lead, develop, and build the required capabilities of the finance team.Financial Operations and ControlsEnsure the integrity of the end-to-end accounting cycle and the accuracy of financial transactions across all group entities.Oversee treasury, liquidity, cash flow, payments, and collections.Monitor financial KPIs and analyze actual performance against budgets and forecasts.Ensure the quality and consistency of financial data across Zoho Books, Airtable, and other operational systems.Improve close, reporting, and control procedures to enhance accuracy, speed, and audit readiness.Planning and BudgetingLead the preparation of the group’s annual consolidated budget in collaboration with relevant departments and subsidiaries.Review periodic financial forecasts and scenario analyses.Analyze financial and operational variances and recommend corrective actions.Review the profitability of companies, projects, government contracts, and customers.Support pricing models, feasibility studies, and financial evaluations for investment and expansion opportunities.Treasury and FinancingOversee short- and medium-term liquidity and cash flow plans.Lead relationships with banks and financing institutions and assess the group’s financing requirements.Review payment, collection, and debt-service plans with material cash flow impact.Monitor banking facilities, bank guarantees, and appropriate financing solutions when required.Governance and ComplianceEnsure compliance with zakat, tax, and applicable financial regulations.Review zakat and tax filings before approval and submission in accordance with the approved delegation of authority.Lead the relationship with external auditors and regulatory authorities.Develop financial policies, procedures, delegation of authority matrices, and internal controls.Support the group’s readiness for governance, growth, and potential future listing requirements.Identify key financial risks and oversee mitigation plans.Procurement and Vendor ManagementLead the procurement function within Finance during the transition period, until the current state is stabilized and the target operating model is implemented.Develop and implement a group-wide procurement policy.Review commercial contracts from a financial perspective and improve payment terms to support cash flow.Develop the financial delegation of authority matrix for procurement and expenditure.Improve spending efficiency through procurement consolidation and stronger purchasing power.Oversee vendors’ financial performance and monitor contractual and payment obligations.Systems and Digital TransformationLead the development of financial systems and automation of accounting and finance processes.Enhance financial data integration between Zoho Books, Airtable, and other systems.Improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency through modern technologies and AI-enabled tools.Develop financial dashboards and performance reporting for executive management.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.SOCPA, CPA, CMA, or ACCA certification is preferred.At least 8 years of experience in finance or accounting.At least 3 years of experience leading a finance team.Experience in a group of companies or holding company environment is preferred.Experience with government contracts or project-based businesses is preferred.Experience in building or restructuring a finance function is preferred.Technical SkillsProficiency in Zoho Books or similar financial ERP systems.Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements.Strong knowledge of IFRS, zakat, and tax requirements.Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.Experience in cash flow management and banking relationships.Experience in building financial dashboards and management reporting.Knowledge of procurement processes and internal controls.Familiarity with due diligence and corporate governance requirements.Leadership SkillsAbility to build and manage a finance function in a multi-entity environment.Strategic mindset with the ability to connect financial decisions to business objectives.Strong people leadership and capability-building skills.Advanced financial analysis and decision-making skills.Ability to manage priorities in a fast-growing environment.Strong negotiation skills with banks, vendors, and partners.Proactive, solution-oriented, and capable of leading change.Strong communication and influencing skills with executive leadership.