Strategic Finance Manager: Growth & Controls

The African Builder; Capital Governorate; On-site; BHD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Professional development

Competitive compensation package

Career advancement

Job summary

The African Builder seeks a strategic Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, strengthen controls, and drive insights for business decisions in Bahrain. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while guiding the finance and accounting team to support long-term growth.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, deep financial knowledge, and a track record of improving financial processes and performance in a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• Solid knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations, accounting activities, and financial management processes.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and manage budgets, financial forecasts, and business financial plans.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenditure, and overall financial performance.
• Analyze financial results and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and treasury activities.
• Oversee financial audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions.
• Evaluate financial risks and implement strategies to improve financial stability.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, cost efficiency, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Budgeting & forecasting

IFRS knowledge

Taxation & compliance

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business Administration degree

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

The African Builder seeks a strategic Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, strengthen controls, and drive insights for business decisions in Bahrain. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while guiding the finance and accounting team to support long-term growth.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, deep financial knowledge, and a track record of improving financial processes and performance in a corporate setting.