Full Job Description

Role Overview:
The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations across the group, ensuring strong financial control, project profitability tracking, and strategic support to management. The role requires hands-on experience in project-based accounting, ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics), and multi-entity reporting.

 

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Produce accurate P&L statements (company-wide and project-level)
• Monitor gross margins and net profitability across projects
• Ensure compliance with local regulations (KSA, Lebanon, GCC if applicable)
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

2. Project Accounting & Profitability Tracking

• Implement and monitor project-based accounting structure
• Track:
  • Estimated vs actual costs
  • Committed costs vs invoiced costs
  • Project cash flow
• Analyze project profitability and margin leakage
• Work closely with project managers & procurement teams
• Ensure proper revenue recognition (percentage of completion / milestones)

3. ERP & Systems (Microsoft Dynamics)

• Manage and optimize Microsoft Dynamics (NAV / Business Central)
• Ensure:
  • Accurate data entry and posting discipline
  • Proper chart of accounts and project coding
• Develop financial dashboards and BI reports
• Coordinate with IT/consultants for system improvements

4. Cost Control & Internal Audit

• Establish and enforce financial policies and procedures
• Monitor operational and project cost controls
• Conduct internal audits across departments
• Ensure proper COGS calculation and allocation
• Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions

5. Treasury & Banking Relationships

• Manage cash flow planning and liquidity
• Maintain relationships with banks in KSA, Lebanon, and abroad
• Oversee:
  • LCs (Letters of Credit)
  • Bank guarantees (performance, advance payment)
  • Financing facilities
• Optimize working capital and funding structure

6. Accounting & Compliance

• Supervise accounting team (AP, AR, GL)
• Ensure timely:
  • Invoicing
  • Collections
  • Supplier payments
• Oversee VAT, tax filings, and audits
• Coordinate external auditors and financial statement preparation

7. Strategic & Management Support

• Provide financial insights to CEO and senior management
• Support business decisions, pricing, and tendering
• Evaluate risk on large projects and contracts
• Assist in expansion strategy and new market entry
  
   

Requirements:

• 8–12+ years of experience in finance/accounting
• Experience in project-based industries (construction, engineering, lighting)
• Strong Microsoft Dynamics experience (mandatory)
• Proven track record in project accounting and profitability tracking
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting (CPA/ACCA is a plus)
• GCC/KSA experience is a plus