Job description

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function of a well-established manufacturing business based in Ras Al Khaimah. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting, reporting, planning, compliance, cash flow management, and manufacturing finance while partnering closely with operational teams to drive business performance and support strategic decision-making.

Client Details

Our 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.

Description

Financial 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.

Profile

Financial 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.

Job 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.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting, financial reporting and closing, FP&A, business partnering, audit and taxation