Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and accounting activities across the Group.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, working capital and resource utilization to support business objectives and financial sustainability.
• Prepare, review and present financial reports, analyses, forecasts and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting frameworks.

• Manage treasury operations, cash flow, banking relationships, financing arrangements and investment activities across the Group.
• Evaluate financial risks, funding requirements and capital-allocation strategies to support sustainable growth.
• Maintain effective relationships with banks, financial institutions, investors and other financial stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation and execution of financing, investment and corporate financial initiatives.
• Provide strategic financial advice, commercial insights and performance analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Evaluate business opportunities, investments, acquisitions and strategic initiatives from a financial perspective.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align financial strategies with operational and commercial objectives.
• Support business growth, profitability and long-term financial sustainability through proactive financial planning and analysis.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax legislation, financial regulations and statutory requirements in the Sultanate of Oman.
• Prepare, review and submit VAT returns, tax filings and other statutory financial reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial and tax records and ensure compliance with the Oman Tax Authority and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Establish and maintain effective financial governance, internal controls, risk-management and compliance frameworks across the Group.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support the implementation of audit recommendations and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Any other responsibilities assigned by management as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial management or a related role, including experience at a supervisory or managerial level.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and cash-flow management.
• Practical knowledge of treasury, banking, investment evaluation and financial-risk management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, VAT and taxation requirements in the Sultanate of Oman.
• Experience coordinating internal and external audits and dealing with banks, auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in financial-management systems, ERP applications and Microsoft Excel.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CMA, CPA or an equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Experience in a consultancy, group-company or multi-entity environment is preferred.

• Strong financial analysis, planning and decision-support capabilities.
• Strong leadership, team-management and stakeholder-management skills.
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical financial advice.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and financial-control awareness.
• Strong report-writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting and regulatory deadlines.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional accountability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.