Finance Manager

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business in Dubai. This role will lead the finance function for a large-scale manufacturing operation, driving financial performance, cost control, and commercial decision-making while managing a team of approximately 15 finance professionals. Client Details Our client is a well-established manufacturing business operating within the food and FMCG sector. With significant production capabilities and a strong regional presence, the organisation is focused on operational excellence, continuous growth, and investment in its people and facilities. Description · Lead all finance and accounting activities for the manufacturing business. · Manage monthly reporting, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow. · Provide financial analysis and commercial insights to support business decisions. · Oversee manufacturing accounting, product costing, and cost control initiatives. · Analyse production costs, yields, wastage, labour efficiency, and operational performance. · Partner closely with production, supply chain, and commercial teams. · Manage inventory accounting, stock valuation, and working capital performance. · Support pricing, margin analysis, customer profitability, and investment decisions. · Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness. · Review CAPEX proposals and monitor fixed asset management. · Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of approximately 15 employees. Job Offer · Opportunity to join a market-leading food manufacturing business. · Senior leadership role with high visibility across the organisation. · Exposure to a large-scale manufacturing environment. · Significant influence on commercial and operational performance. · Long-term growth and career development opportunities.

· Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field. · Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA. · 8-12 years' finance experience with at least 3 years in a Finance Manager role. · Mandatory background within FMCG or food manufacturing environments. · Proven experience within large-scale manufacturing operations. · Strong expertise in manufacturing accounting, product costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. · Demonstrated people management experience, including managing sizeable teams. · Strong understanding of inventory management, financial controls, and working capital. · Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics. · GCC experience advantageous.