An exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established business based in Muscat, Oman. This is a hands-on leadership role with full responsibility for finance operations, compliance, reporting, budgeting, and administration, while managing a team of three and partnering closely with business leaders to support growth and operational performance.
Client Details
Our client is a leading service-based organisation operating across the Middle East, delivering specialised technical and operational solutions to a diverse customer base. With a strong reputation in its sector and ambitious growth plans, the business offers a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in commercial decision-making and business success
Description
* Lead the finance and administration function across the Oman business
* Manage and develop a team of three finance and administration professionals
* Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial close activities
* Prepare management accounts, board reports and detailed financial analysis
* Monitor business performance through budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
* Develop rolling forecasts and cash flow projections
* Drive improvements in profitability, working capital and financial performance
* Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial records
* Review revenue recognition, accruals, prepayments and financial adjustments
* Monitor project profitability, job costing and project accounting activities
* Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury operations
* Establish and maintain strong financial controls and governance procedures
* Ensure compliance with local taxation, VAT and statutory requirements
* Lead external audits and maintain audit-ready documentation
* Manage relationships with banks, auditors, government bodies and external advisers
* Oversee finance systems and ensure data accuracy and integrity
* Identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements and process improvements
* Partner with operational leaders to support strategic and commercial decisions
* Deliver financial insights and recommendations to senior management
* Support business planning, investment decisions and special projects
Job Offer
* Opportunity to lead the finance function for a growing regional business
* Broad exposure across finance, operations and commercial activities
* High level of visibility and interaction with senior leadership
* Relocation opportunity for GCC-based professionals
* Diverse role combining strategic input with hands-on execution
* Collaborative and supportive working environment
* Strong career development potential within an expanding organisation
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
* Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CMA preferred
* Minimum 8-10 years of progressive finance experience
* Previous leadership experience managing a small team
* Mandatory experience within service-based industries
* Strong management reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience
* Proven experience in financial controls, compliance and governance
* Experience managing audits, VAT and statutory reporting requirements
* Strong understanding of cash flow and working capital management
* Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
* Experience with cloud-based accounting systems
* Project accounting and job costing experience would be a strong advantage
* Open to candidates currently based anywhere across the GCC and willing to relocate to Oman