Finance Manager

Dubai Permanent AED18,000 - AED22,000 per month (AED216,000 - AED264,000 per year) View Job Description
The Finance Manager will lead the full finance function within a manufacturing environment, driving financial reporting, planning, and operational performance. Based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, this role partners closely with business operations to support strategic decision making and sustainable growth.
  • High visibility role with direct influence on business performance
  • Opportunity to drive change and build best in class finance processes

About Our Client

Our client is a growing industrial and manufacturing business operating within a wider diversified group. They focus on delivering high quality solutions within their sector and are expanding their operations in the UAE, offering a dynamic environment with strong leadership and growth ambitions.

Job Description

· Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness

· Prepare and review financial statements in line with IFRS standards

· Oversee general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and financial reporting packs

· Manage manufacturing finance activities including production accounting, inventory, and cost controls

· Review inventory valuation, WIP, finished goods, and provisions including slow moving and obsolete stock

· Partner with operational teams across production, procurement, and supply chain to enhance financial controls

· Support product costing and profitability analysis through alignment of operational and financial data

· Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes

· Conduct variance analysis and monitor key financial performance drivers

· Prepare executive dashboards and present insights to senior stakeholders

· Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity planning

· Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and finance policies

· Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies

· Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance

· Ensure adherence to IFRS, UAE VAT, and corporate tax regulations

· Drive ERP enhancements and process improvements to increase automation and efficiency

· Maintain data integrity and improve reporting capabilities within finance systems

· Act as a key finance business partner supporting commercial and operational decisions

· Evaluate capital investments, pricing strategies, and business cases

· Lead and develop the finance team, setting clear objectives and driving performance

· Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

The Successful Applicant

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

· Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred

· Minimum 10 years of finance experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role

· Mandatory experience within a manufacturing environment

· Strong expertise in IFRS, FP&A, inventory accounting, and internal controls

· Experience working with ERP systems, with Odoo as an advantage

· Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax regulations

· Advanced Excel skills with Power BI as a plus

· Candidates must be based in the UAE

· Immediately available candidates are preferred

What's on Offer

· Opportunity to lead the finance function within a growing manufacturing business

· Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making

· Dynamic and fast paced working environment

· Clear scope for process improvement and impact

Contact
Cheyenne Coutinho
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7065892

Job summary

Sector
Finance & Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cheyenne Coutinho
Job reference
JN-072026-7065892