Finance Manager

Join Our Dynamic Team – Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC)

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to lead Gulf Helicopters Company's financial governance, accounting operations, budgeting, reporting, treasury, insurance administration, and joint venture oversight. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and strategic decision support across the organization.

To direct Gulf Helicopters' financial governance by managing end-to-end accounting operations, leading budgeting and reporting activities, overseeing Joint Ventures (JVs), insurance programs, and accounting teams, while optimizing cash flow and financial controls to ensure compliance, liquidity, and strategic support for growth initiatives.

• Lead and supervise the Finance Department, ensuring efficient execution of financial activities aligned with company policies and objectives.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to finance personnel and direct reports.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Monitor departmental performance and ensure achievement of financial and operational objectives.

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and strategic targets.
• Analyze financial variances and provide recommendations to management for corrective action.
• Support executive management with financial insights and data-driven decision-making.

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), payroll, treasury, and accounting processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and financial reporting accuracy.
• Maintain robust accounting controls and financial governance practices.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements, and company policies.

• Review and assess the financial performance of Joint Ventures and affiliated businesses.
• Monitor consolidated financial statements and key performance indicators.
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance monitoring mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Legal and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Recommend strategic initiatives to optimize the performance of GHC's investment portfolio.

• Manage corporate insurance programs covering aircraft, assets, liabilities, and employee benefits.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers, underwriters, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely policy renewals and adequate insurance coverage.
• Review claims history, risk exposure, and insurance cost optimization opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, corporate governance requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain effective internal controls and financial risk management practices.
• Support internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Monitor financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and cost optimization.
• Support enhancements to financial systems, controls, and reporting tools.
• Promote best practices aligned with industry standards and organizational objectives.
• Contribute to business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with HSSEQ policies and corporate governance requirements.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness, safety, and operational excellence.
• Support emergency response readiness and compliance programs when required.

• Strategic Vision & Financial Leadership
• Financial Governance & Internal Controls
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
• Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
• Joint Venture & Affiliate Management
• Insurance Administration & Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Change Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Achievement of budget and financial performance targets.
• Strong cash flow management and liquidity position.
• Successful management of Joint Venture and affiliate performance.
• Effective insurance coverage and risk mitigation.
• Positive audit outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Enhanced financial controls and operational efficiencies.
• Continuous improvement and automation of finance processes.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Master's Degree in Finance,…