Finance Manager

Role Overview:

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance and accounting operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, strong financial controls, and accurate reporting. The role supports business decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and ERP optimisation, while leading and developing the finance team. The reporting team will be based in UAE as well as in India.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, financial statements, reconciliations, and statutory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations, tax requirements, and internal control standards.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in line with business objectives.
• Prepare, analyse, and present MIS reports, dashboards, and financial insights to senior management.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes accurately and within timelines.
• Maintain, optimise, and enhance ERP systems to ensure accurate financial data, reporting, and process efficiency.
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, and external consultants for audits, reviews, and statutory filings.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support operational requirements.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting, financial, and compliance matters.
• Develop, implement, and monitor financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to drive performance, accountability, and professional growth (UAE & India)
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and cost optimisation.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong expertise in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial process optimisation
• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance and internal controls
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification – Mandatory.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Experience in UAE / Free Zone environment such as JAFZA is an advantage.
• Strong exposure to audits, ERP systems, and financial reporting.