Finance Manager

Company not disclosed

United Arab Emirates
Salary not specified
Posted
Full-time
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Job Description

A leading FMCG Manufacturing Group with operations across the Middle East, Europe and Africa, and a workforce of 500+ employees, is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Finance Manager to lead the Group’s finance function. Key Responsibilities - Lead and oversee the Group Finance function across multiple countries, individual companies and group entities, ensuring consistent financial policies, controls, reporting and governance standards. - Lead and coordinate year-end audit finalization for individual companies and Group companies, ensuring timely completion of audits and resolution of audit findings. - Manage Group financial consolidation, including consolidation of financial statements, intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and preparation of consolidated Group financial reports. - Develop and execute the Group’s financial strategy, budgets, forecasts and business plans. - Provide strategic financial advice to the Board and senior management to support business growth, investments and decision-making. - Ensure strong financial controls, governance, compliance and risk management across all individual and Group companies. - Oversee financial reporting, consolidation, cash flow, treasury, taxation and working capital management across the Group. - Lead and oversee Group tax management and compliance, including corporate tax, VAT and other applicable direct and indirect taxes across relevant jurisdictions. - Ensure timely and accurate tax registrations, tax returns, payments, reconciliations, assessments and statutory filings, while maintaining compliance with UAE and international tax regulations. - Develop and implement appropriate tax planning and tax-risk management strategies to optimize the Group’s tax position while ensuring full regulatory compliance. - Monitor business performance and provide meaningful financial analysis, KPIs and management reporting to the Board and senior management. - Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning process for individual companies and the Group. - Manage relationships with banks, external auditors, tax consultants, regulators, insurers and other financial institutions. - Ensure compliance with applicable UAE and international accounting, taxation, corporate, regulatory and statutory requirements across all Group entities. - Establish and monitor a robust Group compliance framework, ensuring timely statutory, regulatory, tax and financial reporting by all individual companies and Group entities. - Coordinate with internal and external auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities and ensure timely closure of audit, tax and compliance observations. - Drive improvements in finance processes, ERP systems, internal controls, tax processes, compliance systems, reporting and financial consolidation across the Group. - Establish and maintain effective intercompany accounting, reconciliations, transfer pricing documentation and reporting procedures across Group entities. - Support business expansion, investments, acquisitions, restructuring and other strategic initiatives, including financial due diligence, tax implications and financial evaluation. - Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory financial statements, management accounts, tax returns and Group consolidated financial statements. - Lead, develop and mentor the Group Finance team, ensuring effective coordination with finance teams across individual companies and Group entities. Candidate Profile - 15+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing or a multinational/group environment with strong exposure to UAE Market. - Proven experience in Handling Senior Finance Manager role with FMCG Manufacturing Industry. - Strong experience in multi-country operations, consolidation and international financial reporting. - Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, budgeting, taxation, treasury and working capital management. - Experience dealing with banks, auditors, investors and senior stakeholders. - Strong commercial and strategic mindset with the ability to translate financial information into business decisions. - Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and analytical skills. - Experience in the UAE/GCC and international markets will be an advantage. - Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA with graduation or equivalent is preferred. - Experience with ERP systems and finance transformation/digitalization will be an advantage. What We Offer - A senior leadership position within a growing international FMCG manufacturing group. - Opportunity to influence Group strategy, financial performance and international growth. - Exposure to operations across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. - Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. Location: Dubai – Jebel Ali , Dubai, UAE Industry: FMCG Manufacturing Group Size: 500+ Employees Geographical Operations: Middle East | Europe | Africa

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