Michael Page
Finance Manager

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Manufacturing business with visibility and exposure to senior leadership.
Lead finance initiatives across business transformation projects.
About Our Client
Our client is a growing industrial and manufacturing organisation with operations focused on production, supply chain excellence, and continuous business improvement. The business operates within a fast-paced environment and is committed to strengthening financial governance, enhancing operational efficiency, and investing in long-term sustainable growth.
Job Description
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
- Prepare and review financial statements in line with IFRS requirements.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial records.
- Produce monthly management accounts and executive reporting packs.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.
Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting
- Oversee all manufacturing finance and accounting activities across production operations.
- Manage accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, production overheads, and manufacturing variances.
- Lead inventory accounting, valuation reviews, reconciliations, and month-end manufacturing close activities.
- Partner closely with the Cost Controller to ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.
- Support product profitability analysis and production cost reporting.
- Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to strengthen financial controls and improve inventory accuracy.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Develop financial models and business forecasts.
- Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.
- Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations to leadership.
Treasury & Working Capital
- Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, and inventory.
- Support banking relationships, treasury activities, and funding requirements.
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Controls, Compliance & Audit
- Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and finance policies.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and other regulatory obligations.
- Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
ERP & Process Improvement
- Support ERP enhancements and finance transformation initiatives.
- Improve reporting capabilities, automation, and financial data integrity.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.
Business Partnering
- Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and commercial stakeholders.
- Support pricing, profitability, investment, and operational decision-making through financial analysis.
- Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and business cases.
- Provide actionable insights to improve business performance.
The Successful Applicant
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
- Prepare and review financial statements in line with IFRS requirements.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial records.
- Produce monthly management accounts and executive reporting packs.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.
Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting
- Oversee all manufacturing finance and accounting activities across production operations.
- Manage accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, production overheads, and manufacturing variances.
- Lead inventory accounting, valuation reviews, reconciliations, and month-end manufacturing close activities.
- Partner closely with the Cost Controller to ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.
- Support product profitability analysis and production cost reporting.
- Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to strengthen financial controls and improve inventory accuracy.


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Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Develop financial models and business forecasts.
- Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.
- Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations to leadership.
Treasury & Working Capital
- Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, and inventory.
- Support banking relationships, treasury activities, and funding requirements.
Controls, Compliance & Audit
- Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and finance policies.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and other regulatory obligations.
- Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
ERP & Process Improvement
- Support ERP enhancements and finance transformation initiatives.
- Improve reporting capabilities, automation, and financial data integrity.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.
Business Partnering
- Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and commercial stakeholders.
- Support pricing, profitability, investment, and operational decision-making through financial analysis.
- Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and business cases.
- Provide actionable insights to improve business performance.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business with ambitious expansion plans.
- Strategic position with broad exposure to operational and commercial decision-making.
- Direct reporting line to senior finance leadership.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a finance team while driving process improvements.
- Exposure to manufacturing operations, business transformation, and finance optimisation initiatives.
- Collaborative and performance-driven work environment.
Contact: Cheyenne Coutinho
Quote job ref: JN-072026-7066599
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