Finance Manager UAE 80 - 9-Month contract

Job Title: Finance Manager UAE

Location: Watson Marlow FZCO, Jafza, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Location Type: Hybrid

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Please note this is a part-time role (80%) and a 9-month contract.

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Job Summary:

As a Finance Manager, you will be a key contributor to the financial success of our organisation. The role is wide in scope with responsibility for performing the day-to-day finance operations and month end accounting alongside financial management, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning. You will ensure compliance with international and local accounting standards, drive efficiency in financial operations, and support the EMEA Leadership team with accurate insights to inform decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Timely preparation and submission of monthly Management Accounts and all other month end reporting requirements Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Month-end and Year-end: Responsible for month and year end close, including review and sign off of manual journals, accruals and prepayments, and bank reconciliations. Ensure all approvals in documented in line with G3 Internal Control requirements and Group policies.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax compliance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Expense management, banking, CEAs, Fixed Asset maintenance, stock reconciliations.
• Cash Flow and Risk Management: Manage cash flow, treasury, and financial risks to maintain the organization's financial health.
• Policy and Process Implement Group Policy and develop and maintain robust local financial controls, policies, and procedures to drive compliance and efficiency.
• Strategic Financial Advisory: Provide strategic financial advice to senior management, driving continuous improvement and cost efficiency.
• Financial Planning and Budgeting: Collaborate with Sector Managers and Life Sciences and Process Industries Finance Partner with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Internal Controls: Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with G3 Internal Controls and external statutory and regulatory requirements
• Performance and compliance monitoring: Deliver timely and accurate financial and compliance reporting across functions, including areas such as HR, IT, sustainability and health and safety, to local and group stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Local HR and Payroll Support: Collaborate on HR functions, including payroll management, employee expense processing, and compliance with employment regulations.
• Signatory: Possible requirement to act as local signatory and act on behalf of the Company
• Projects: Lead and delivery of strategic projects.

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a recognised professional accounting qualification is a plus.
• Significant experience in financial management, controlling, or accounting, with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, and tax regulations.
• Ideally you will have proficiency in aligned financial software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, AX) and advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI is advantageous.
• Exceptional organisational and leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring teams.
• As we are a UK headquartered business, English is essential. Local languages are also preferred.

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.