Finance Operations Manager

Job description / Role

Finance Operations Manager

We are currently working on behalf of an established business to support them in terms of securing a new Finance Operation Manager. The role will require you to participate in the development of the overall financial strategy as well as provide financial advice on the overall corporate financial position directly to the senior leadership of the business.

Key responsibilities include

Financial Reporting responsibilities
- Prepares financial business plans and submits them to the GM & CFO for discussion and recommendation to the CEO and the Board of Directors.
- Own the monthly; quarterly and weekly reporting packs on Group and Board level.
- Advising on investment strategies, sources of funds and the distribution of earnings
- Ensures the implementation of all the financial contracts.

Financial Operational Responsibilities
- Supervises direct subordinates work programs and performance.
- Conducts various financial and organizational studies to analyse and suggest the means for optimal utilization of resources and define corrective / preventive actions needed.
- Directing the preparation of financial reports that summarize and forecast the organization’s financial position such as income statements, balance sheets and analyses of future earnings and income
- Coordinates and supervises all financial and accounting operations e.g. credit controls, capital expenditures, account receivable, payable, budgeting, sales, purchasing, costing, general expenses, etc.
- Supervises and controls the preparation of all the financial and management reports and ensures their timeliness within the framework of the corporate established policies and procedures and in compliance with the top management requirements and to assist the GM & CFO by providing advice to support the decision-making process.
- Monitors the granting of credit facilities to customers with a scope to identify the credit worthiness of customers prior to opening of accounts and sales transactions.
- Assisting with equity management, debt management, and securities issues.
- Develop and maintain supported by SAP cash Management; accounts payable; accounts receivable; credit control and Petty Cash.
- Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Tax, Withholding Payments (CPP, EI), Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax.
- Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit with the approved external auditor.
- Monitors comparative budgeting reports and recommends corrective action as may be necessary, based on actual results achieved.
- Ensuring compliance with financial legislation and standards
- Assessing capital finance proposals and the financial status of operational projects
- Identifying, managing and reporting on financial risks.
- Developing financial aims and strategies, financial structures, dividend policy, investment appraisals, including acquisition and divestment appraisals.
- Delivering long range profit forecasts, budgeting and financial reporting
- Determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating budgetary and accounting strategies, policies and plans in consultation with GM and CFO and in collaboration with all other Department Heads.
- Ensures the efficient operation of the computerized financial applications and suggest necessary development / customization of the software, including training needs for handling their roles and responsibilities and managing the software.
- Supporting the S&M function on revenue management (discounts; pricing; pack rationalization initiatives.

Policy and Procedural Duties
- Participates in the formulation of the financial policies and procedures.
- Monitors the implementation of policies and procedures in an efficient manner to ensure cost effectiveness.
- Provide clarification and advice on financial policies and procedures to be followed and monitors their execution.
- Reviews the contracts prior to approbation to identify their financial impact on the Company’s operations.
- Coordinating the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting systems

Cross Departmental Support
- Coordinates with the HR and Administration Manager to ensure appropriate insurance coverage to cover all potential risks related to the Company’s assets.
- Supporting Marketing Projects and Customer Marketing initiatives pre-& post execution.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience needed to complete the role
- Ideally a recognized Professional accounting qualification.
- 10 years post qualification/experience in similar role or five years’ experience in a management position.
- Commercial acumen and a good eye for detail, coupled with a strong academic background.
- Excellent communication skills and can liaise with both finance and non-finance professionals.
- Computer literate with strong excel skills & working experience in well-known ERP.

Core Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of the financial analysis methodologies and the accounting and reporting principles and requirements.
- Knowledge of the UAE Legislation.
- Strong Analytical; problem solving and decision-making skills to evaluate alternatives.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Analytical Skills.
- Ability to work in a Team environment.
- Computer literacy: MS Windows applications.

About the Company

italent has been around since 2012, when we saw that businesses needed better talent solutions for their employment requirements. By focusing our efforts on quality products and services that are simple-to-use and innovative, our team brings you the best results without any unexpected additional costs and unnecessary complications. Simply put, we love helping businesses find and keep the right people.