Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsManufacturing business with visibility and exposure to senior leadership.Lead finance initiatives across business transformation projects.About Our ClientOur client is a growing industrial and manufacturing organisation with operations focused on production, supply chain excellence, and continuous business improvement. The business operates within a fast-paced environment and is committed to strengthening financial governance, enhancing operational efficiency, and investing in long-term sustainable growth.Job DescriptionFinancial Accounting & Reporting* Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.* Prepare and review financial statements in line with IFRS requirements.* Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial records.* Produce monthly management accounts and executive reporting packs.* Ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting* Oversee all manufacturing finance and accounting activities across production operations.* Manage accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, production overheads, and manufacturing variances.* Lead inventory accounting, valuation reviews, reconciliations, and month-end manufacturing close activities.* Partner closely with the Cost Controller to ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.* Support product profitability analysis and production cost reporting.* Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to strengthen financial controls and improve inventory accuracy.Financial Planning & Analysis* Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.* Develop financial models and business forecasts.* Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.* Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.* Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations to leadership.Treasury & Working Capital* Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.* Monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, and inventory.* Support banking relationships, treasury activities, and funding requirements.Controls, Compliance & Audit* Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and finance policies.* Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation measures.* Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements.* Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and other regulatory obligations.* Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.ERP & Process Improvement* Support ERP enhancements and finance transformation initiatives.* Improve reporting capabilities, automation, and financial data integrity.* Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.Business Partnering* Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and commercial stakeholders.* Support pricing, profitability, investment, and operational decision-making through financial analysis.* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and business cases.* Provide actionable insights to improve business performance.The Successful ApplicantFinancial Accounting & Reporting* Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.* Prepare and review financial statements in line with IFRS requirements.* Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial records.* Produce monthly management accounts and executive reporting packs.* Ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting* Oversee all manufacturing finance and accounting activities across production operations.* Manage accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, production overheads, and manufacturing variances.* Lead inventory accounting, valuation reviews, reconciliations, and month-end manufacturing close activities.* Partner closely with the Cost Controller to ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.* Support product profitability analysis and production cost reporting.* Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to strengthen financial controls and improve inventory accuracy.Financial Planning & Analysis* Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.* Develop financial models and business forecasts.* Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.* Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.* Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations to leadership.Treasury & Working Capital* Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.* Monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, and inventory.* Support banking relationships, treasury activities, and funding requirements.Controls, Compliance & Audit* Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and finance policies.* Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation measures.* Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements.* Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and other regulatory obligations.* Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.ERP & Process Improvement* Support ERP enhancements and finance transformation initiatives.* Improve reporting capabilities, automation, and financial data integrity.* Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.Business Partnering* Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and commercial stakeholders.* Support pricing, profitability, investment, and operational decision-making through financial analysis.* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and business cases.* Provide actionable insights to improve business performance.What's on Offer* Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business with ambitious expansion plans.* Strategic position with broad exposure to operational and commercial decision-making.* Direct reporting line to senior finance leadership.* Opportunity to lead and develop a finance team while driving process improvements.* Exposure to manufacturing operations, business transformation, and finance optimisation initiatives.* Collaborative and performance-driven work environment.ContactCheyenne CoutinhoQuote job refJN-072026-7066599Job summarySectorFinance & AccountingSubsectorFinance ManagerIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereInternationalContract typePermanentConsultant nameCheyenne CoutinhoJob referenceJN-072026-7066599
