Finance Manager

**Job Description: Finance Manager** **Reports To:** CEO & Managing Director **Location:** Sharjah, UAE **Industry:** Manpower Solutions / Staffing & Outsourcing **Job Purpose** We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded **Finance Manager** to oversee the complete financial ecosystem of the business. You will be responsible for framing and driving financial strategies, managing cash flows, and leading the collections process. The ideal candidate is a qualified Chartered Accountant who can bridge the gap between financial control and business growth, ensuring the company remains liquid, compliant, and profitable. **Key Responsibilities** **1. Financial Planning & Strategy** * **Strategic Framework:** Design and implement the full spectrum of financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. * **Business Health Analysis:** Conduct periodic reviews of the company’s financial standing and provide actionable recommendations to the management to optimize performance. * **Risk Assessment:** Identify potential financial risks and implement robust controls to protect the company's assets and margins. **2. Cash Flow & Collection Drive** * **Cash Flow Management:** Manage daily liquidity to ensure seamless payroll for our outsourced workforce—a mission-critical function in manpower solutions. * **Target Setting:** Set and monitor rigorous collection targets for the Sales and Collections teams to minimize DSO (Days Sales Outstanding). * **Legal & Recovery:** Collaborate with the legal department to drive the recovery of delinquent accounts and manage credit risk for new and existing clients. **3. Controls, Compliance & Reporting** * **Expense Management:** Monitor and control operational expenditures (OPEX) and ensure high cost-efficiency across all departments. * **Statutory Compliance:** Ensure 100% compliance with UAE VAT regulations, Corporate Tax laws, and IFRS standards. * **Reporting:** Prepare comprehensive monthly management reports (MIS) that clearly communicate financial variances and business trends. **Educational Qualifications & Professional Credentials** The candidate **should** be a qualified **Chartered Accountant** with an active professional membership. We will consider: * **ACA / ICAEW** (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) * **CA / ICAI** (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) * **ACCA** (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) * **CPA** (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent international CA degrees. **Experience & Skills** * **Minimum 5–6 years of experience** as a Finance Manager. * Direct experience in the **Manpower or Staffing/ Manufacturing/ Constructions/ Real Estate industry** is a significant advantage. * Proven ability to manage a full-cycle "Quote-to-Cash" process. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence Sales and Legal teams toward financial targets. * High proficiency in ERP software and advanced Excel modelling. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Ability to commute/relocate: * Sharjah: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * What is your notice period (If working)? Education: * Primary (Required) License/Certification: * ACA / ICAEW or CA / ICAI or ACCA or CPA or ICAP (Required) Work Location: In person