Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: [Dubai]
Department: Finance
Reports To: [CFO / Finance Director]
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, reporting, treasury, credit management, hedging and risk management, and financial analysis for our organization. This role supports strategic decision-making, financial compliance, liquidity management, and transparent reporting to management, lenders, and shareholders.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Reporting
- Create, manage, and review annual budgets and financial forecasts
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Perform variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance
- Prepare management reports and financial reports for shareholders
- Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analysis
Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements
- Optimize accounts receivable, payable, and inventory cycles
- Manage banking relationships and financing facilities
- Ensure sufficient liquidity for operations, capex, and obligations
Credit & Trade Finance
- Build and manage company credit profile
- Establish and manage credit lines with financial institutions
- Handle, review, and manage Letters of Credit (LCs), SBLCs, and trade finance instruments
- Monitor customer and counterparty credit risk
- Ensure compliance with banking and trade finance requirements
Hedging & Financial Risk Management (Added)
- Identify and manage financial risks related to:
- Foreign exchange (FX) exposure
- Interest rate exposure
- Commodity and raw material price volatility
- Develop and execute hedging strategies using:
- FX forwards, swaps, and options
- Interest rate hedging instruments
- Commodity hedging structures (where applicable)
- Monitor market movements and assess impact on financial performance
- Report risk exposure and hedging effectiveness to senior management
- Implement financial risk policies and controls
Financial Analysis & Business Support
- Analyze sales forecasts, sales funnel, and pipeline data
- Support business planning and revenue projections
- Evaluate profitability by product, project, and business unit
- Support pricing strategies, margin optimization, and cost control
- Provide financial insights to operational and commercial teams
Compliance, Controls & Audit
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls
- Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors
- Work with banks, tax advisors, and legal consultants
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
- Ensure regulatory and statutory reporting requirements are met
Process Improvement & Leadership (Additional Responsibilities)
- Improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
- Support ERP systems, automation, and Power BI reporting
- Establish and enforce financial policies and procedures
- Support strategic initiatives, cost optimization, and process improvements
- Mentor and support finance team members
- Assist CFO / Finance Director with strategic and board-level reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA preferred
- 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including management responsibilities
- Strong experience in budget creation and financial reporting
- Knowledge of credit management, credit lines, and Letters of Credit (LCs)
- Experience with treasury, hedging, and financial risk management
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Power BI
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills
- Understanding of sales forecasting and sales funnel analysis
- Fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
