Finance Manager

Job description / Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Finance Manager to join our dynamic manufacturing team in Bahrain. The ideal candidate will oversee all financial activities, ensuring efficient financial planning, management, and reporting to drive business growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and effective risk management.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and reports to provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance to support business needs and optimize resources.
- Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting and financial planning process in alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
- Collaborate with departments to evaluate financial viability and cost-effectiveness of projects and initiatives.
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and external financial stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and accounting standards.
- Supervise and mentor junior finance staff to enhance team performance and professional growth.

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; a professional certification such as CPA or CMA is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the manufacturing sector.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and best practices.
- Proficient in financial software and MS Office, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with a focus on strategic thinking and decision-making.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

About the Company

Ilium is a 6,000m² fiberglass manufacturing facility built on a 10,000m2 site within the Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Created in 2010, Ilium was the brain-child of some well-known actors in the field of fiberglass reinforcements.

Ilium manufactures and distributes fiberglass reinforcement using a new and unique process technology that has been patented. Annually, more than 15,000 tons of composite reinforcement is produced and sold to customers in the transportation, construction, recreational and alternative energy industries in the Middle East, US, Europe, Asia and to developing markets including Brazil.

Ilium began its production of fiberglass structural composite reinforcements in September 2011 and continually innovates to produce products ranges suited to the needs of customers. One range of products is dedicated to Closed Mould Processes (RTM, Light-RTM, Press) and another range devoted to the Pultrusion process.