Manager Finance

Job description / Role

Synopsis

The Finance Manager position will be responsible for managing a team of 5 to 8 and for day-to-day invoice reconciliation, payment & reporting to ensure smooth operations. It will support the head of department in implementing large scale control and efficiency improvement through re-design and use of automation covering Direct Operating Costs.

Accountabilities

- Presenting at senior management meetings and a focus on providing an excellent customer experience.
- Responsible of Direct operating cost reconciliation, analysis and expenditure
- Responsible for driving process efficiency through simplification and use of automation
- Ownership over all training and development needs for payment team, including supporting creation of development plans, involvement in succession planning process and management of underperformers.
- Accountable for invoice reconciliation controls, must prevent duplicate payments, mitigate fraud risk and ensure regulatory requirements met (e.g. Tax compliance)
- Responsible for working with the Senior Management to monitor progress of long-term AP objective & projects
- Responsible for timely delivery of ad-hoc reporting/MIS types of requests
- Support T&I relationship with regard any broad system or interface changes which will impact daily operations.
- Building and maintaining relationships with vendors, suppliers and business partners
- Managing accounting functions maintaining direct operating cost month-end closing report, accrual, reconciliation, and expense reporting
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in job assignments and procedures to meet up with operational needs
- Personal, team engagement and development

- Minimum of 3 years of work experience within relevant field
- Extensive knowledge of SAP, Flight Order and VIM
- People management experience, directly managing teams of 4+
- Process design background is an advantage
- Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
- Excellent communication skills

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world's leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.

About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.