Finance Manager - Cement Manufacturing

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks a Finance Manager with CA qualification and SAP S/4HANA expertise to lead financial governance and digital transformation in cement/steel manufacturing.

You will drive budgeting, costing, and KPI reporting, ensuring IFRS/GAAP compliance while partnering with production, procurement, and logistics for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• CA with SAP S/4HANA expertise and manufacturing experience in cement/steel.
• Strong governance, IFRS/GAAP knowledge and cost management.
• Experience delivering executive dashboards and KPI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic financial plans aligned with manufacturing goals.
• Oversee end-to-end SAP S/4HANA integration for real-time reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across cement and steel plants.
• Ensure internal controls, compliance, and risk management across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and sales on planning.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive dashboards

Financial governance

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

FICO modules

COPA

Job description

JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

Department: Finance

Reports To: Director

Position Summary:

A Finance person (CA) with SAP S/4HANA expertise and manufacturing experience in cement/steel is responsible for driving financial governance, digital transformation, and operational excellence across the enterprise. Their role blends strategic leadership with deep ERP integration and industry-specific cost management.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with manufacturing business goals.
• Drive profitability analysis using SAP S/4HANA COPA (Controlling & Profitability Analysis).
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and sensitivity analysis for cement and steel operations.
• Provide executive dashboards and KPI frameworks for decision-making.
• Financial Modeling (Preparation of Financial, Costing Analysis).

2. SAP S/4HANA Integration & Digital Transformation

• Oversee end-to-end SAP FICO modules (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Controlling).
• Ensure integration with MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), and SD (Sales & Distribution) for real-time reporting.
• Drive automation of accounts receivable, vendor payments, and cost allocation.
• Lead system enhancements, testing, and process improvements to optimize manufacturing workflows.

3. Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Control

• Implement production costing models specific to cement and steel industries.
• Monitor material consumption, wastage, and overhead allocation.
• Ensure inventory valuation accuracy and compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Use SAP to track plant-level KPIs (capacity utilization, yield, energy costs).

4. Governance, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure internal controls and statutory compliance across multiple plants.
• Coordinate with auditors for financial reporting and risk management.
• Establish governance frameworks for procurement, vendor contracts, and capital projects.
• Support periodic audits and compliance-related SAP tasks.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with procurement, production, logistics, and sales teams to align financial planning.
• Provide scenario modeling for expansion, mergers, or restructuring.
• Mentor finance teams on SAP workflows, dashboard reporting, and governance standards.
• Act as a bridge between operations and executive leadership.

Industry-Specific Focus (Manufacturing like Cement & Steel)

• Cement: Manage clinker production costs, kiln efficiency, and raw material procurement.
• Steel: Oversee blast furnace/rolling mill costing, scrap management, and energy-intensive processes.
• Both: Drive cost optimization, vendor negotiations, and capital expenditure control.

The Finance Head (CA) in cement/steel or manufacturing industry with SAP S/4HANA expertise is not just a financial controller but a strategic partner in digital transformation, cost efficiency, and governance. They ensure real-time financial visibility, optimize manufacturing economics, and strengthen compliance and stakeholder confidence.

Desired Candidate Profile

Preference: Cement & Steel Manufacturing experience candidates