Finance Manager Insightss

Manage daily finance operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger.

Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Generate financial analysis reports to support business strategy and cost control.

Lead the budgeting process and monitor actuals against budgeted figures.

Prepare variance analysis and financial forecasts for management review.

Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Coordinate internal and external audits and address findings effectively.

Manage daily cash flow, bank transactions, and financial liquidity.

Optimize working capital and manage vendor payments and receivables.

Oversee implementation and optimization of ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

Ensure consistent use of accounting standards and systems.

Act as a strategic business partner to the Group CEO/CFO and executive team.

Support evaluations, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and investment appraisals.

Lead and mentor the finance team ensuring high performance and knowledge sharing.

Build a strong compliance and reporting culture aligned with the company values.

Managing financial interactions with government authorities in compliance with local regulations.

Preparing and submitting required documentation, facilitating approvals, and maintaining professional relationships to ensure smooth operations.

Managing vendor onboarding, registration, and updates through SAP and ARIBA portals.

Monitoring workflows, ensuring vendor compliance, and coordinating with internal teams for timely approvals and payments.

Knowledge / Skills

Strong command of IFRS, and relevant rules

Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills

Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems

Strong interpersonal and professional communication abilities, enabling effective collaboration with government bodies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Capability of presenting financial reports, negotiating, and resolving issues efficiently while fostering positive relationships.

Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus

Education

Certifications

A degree in Finance, or a related field

Professional certification like CA /CPA/CMA/ACCA is preferred

Experience

3 5 years within Saudi Arabian (KSA) market with knowledge of local financial regulations is a must

At least 3 years experience in supervisory or managerial capacity

Ample experience in SAP Ariba portal