Finance Manager

The Role

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process. • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS. • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. • ...

The Role
1. Financial Accounting & Reporting • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process. • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS. • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts. • Prepare monthly management accounts and executive financial reports. • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial reporting standards. 2. Manufacturing Finance & Inventory Accounting • Oversee the financial accounting aspects of manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of all production-related transactions. • Review and approve inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), production, and cost accounting journal entries. • Ensure accurate accounting for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, production overheads, inventory adjustments, and manufacturing variances. • Supervise the month-end manufacturing close and inventory reconciliation process. • Review inventory valuation, provisions, slow-moving and obsolete inventory assessments, and Net Realizable Value (NRV) analysis. • Work closely with the Cost Controller to ensure alignment between operational costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting. • Support product profitability analysis through reconciliation of costing data with financial results. • Partner with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and manufacturing financial controls. 3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) • Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. • Develop financial models and long-term business forecasts. • Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. • Monitor financial performance and identify key business drivers. • Prepare executive dashboards and KPI reports. • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisions. 4. Cash Flow & Treasury • Prepare and monitor rolling cash flow forecasts. • Optimize working capital performance. • Monitor receivables, payables, inventory, and cash conversion cycle. • Review payment plans and liquidity requirements. • Support banking relationships and treasury operations. • Assist in financing and capital planning activities. 5. Internal Controls & Governance • Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies. • Develop and improve finance policies, SOPs, and approval workflows. • Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures. • Ensure proper segregation of duties and control effectiveness. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes. 6. Audit, Tax & Compliance • Coordinate annual external audits and statutory reporting requirements. • Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities. • Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, and other applicable regulations. • Support the preparation and submission of tax-related filings. • Ensure timely resolution of audit observations. 7. ERP & Process Improvement • Lead finance-related ERP enhancements and process optimization initiatives. • Improve automation and reporting capabilities. • Ensure integrity of financial data within the ERP system. • Standardize finance processes and reduce manual activities. • Collaborate with IT and business users on system improvements. 8. Business Partnering • Act as the finance business partner to operational and commercial departments. • Provide financial analysis to support pricing, profitability, investment, and operational decisions. • Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and business cases. • Support commercial negotiations with financial analysis where required. • Deliver actionable insights to improve business performance. 9. Team Leadership • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team. • Establish clear objectives and performance expectations. • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Review and enhance team capabilities through coaching and training.

Requirements
Education & Professional Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. - Master’s Degree or MBA is an advantage. - Professional certification is mandatory — candidates must hold at least one of the following: - CMA (Certified Management Accountant) – Preferred - CPA (Certified Public Accountant) - ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Experience - Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting. - Minimum 5 years of experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior leadership role. - Mandatory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within an industrial, engineering, automotive, or similar manufacturing organization. - Strong experience in financial reporting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, costing, and internal controls. - Proven experience in manufacturing finance and inventory valuation. - Experience managing external audits, tax advisors, and statutory compliance. - Experience with ERP systems; Odoo experience is an advantage. Technical Competencies - IFRS Financial Reporting - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Budgeting & Forecasting - Financial Modelling - Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting - Inventory Accounting & Valuation - Standard Costing - Working Capital Management - Cash Flow Forecasting - Internal Controls & Corporate Governance - UAE VAT & Corporate Tax - Advanced Microsoft Excel - Power BI – Preferred - ERP Systems – Odoo Preferred Leadership & Behavioural Competencies - Strategic and commercial business mindset - Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills - Strong leadership and people-management capabilities - High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism - Strong finance business partnering skills - Results-oriented with strong attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - Continuous improvement and process-optimization mindset

About the company
Established in 2009, and operating with extensive defense industry expertise, TAG Dynamics is a leader in designing, engineering and manufacturing custom armored and non-armored vehicles for a diverse clientele, including individuals, businesses, law enforcement agencies, military organizations, and governments worldwide. Our commitment to excellence is evident through our certified manufacturing facilities, service centers, and extensive client base spanning across more than 60 countries. This global presence empowers us to effectively compete in terms of pricing, quality, and delivery efficiency. Our dedication to quality is unwavering, as showcased by our numerous ballistic and blast certifications from renowned laboratories across the globe. Notably, we were the first company in the world to achieve VPAM Edition 3 - VR7 certification on the Land Cruiser 300, marking a significant milestone in our history. At TAG Dynamics, we value our clients and their business, striving to exceed their expectations with every vehicle we produce.