Job title: Senior Finance Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Shipping & Logistics
Functional Expertise: Accounting & Finance
Salary from: 40,000.00 AED
Salary to: 45,000.00 AED
Location: Ras al Khaimah, AE
Job published: 01/07/2025
Job ID: 44510
Contact name: Louise Vine

Job Description

A leading RAK-based company is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy and future investments of the business, and acting as a finance business partner to other key senior management. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role provides strategic financial leadership and operational oversight across budgeting, reporting, and financial projects, including ERP implementation.

This role is ideal for a commercially-minded Finance Manager / Business Partner, looking to step up into an FD-level position in the near future.

*This role is based in RAK and it requires the person to live in RAK – this is non-negotiable with the employer.  If you do not wish to live in RAK, please do not apply.

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Support the CFO in strategic planning, financial decision-making, and capital structure.
  • Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting.
  • Drive cost-efficiency, scenario planning, and financial modelling.
  • Responsible for company wide transformation projects
  • Support on team management when necessary
  • Prepare board-level reports, presentations, and support senior leadership on financial matters.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align finance with business goals.

 

ERP Implementation:

 

  • Proven experience in ERP system implementation is essential.
  • Lead the end-to-end finance transformation through ERP design, configuration, testing, and roll-out.
  • Ensure system integration supports accurate reporting, process efficiency, and scalability.

 

Candidate Profile:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • Professional finance qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA) with approx 15-18 years PQE
  • Candidates who have worked in a supply chain / logistics industry will be given preference
  • Demonstrated success in ERP implementation within a complex, multi-entity organisation.
  • Background in a large company ($500+ mn) is preferred
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Experience with board reporting and C-level interaction highly desirable.
  • This role is based in RAK and it requires the person to live in RAK – this is non-negotiable with the employer.  If you do not wish to live in RAK, please do not apply.

 

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