Finance Manager

Client of Michael Page; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Michael Page in Oman seeks a Senior Finance & Administration Manager to lead the finance function across the Oman business. The role manages a team of three, oversees monthly, quarterly and annual close, and prepares management accounts and board reports, with detailed financial analysis driving strategic decisions.

You will monitor performance through budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, develop rolling forecasts and cash flow projections, improve profitability and working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• ACCA/CPA/CMA qualification preferred.
• 8–10 years progressivel finance experience.
• Experience leading a small team.
• Experience in service-based industries is required.
• Strong reporting, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Experience with audits, VAT and statutory reporting.
• Cash flow and working capital management knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance and administration function for Oman business.
• Manage a team of three finance and administration professionals.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare management accounts and board reports with detailed analysis.
• Monitor budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Develop rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Drive profitability, working capital and financial performance improvements.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and financial records are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial controls

Cash flow management

Management reporting

Cloud-based accounting systems

Job costing

GCC relocation ready

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related

ACCA/CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Cloud-based accounting systems

Job description

b Lead a finance function with real business impact b b Broad regional leadership role b Lead the finance and administration function across the Oman business Manage and develop a team of three finance and administration professionals Oversee monthly quarterly and annual financial close activities Prepare management accounts board reports and detailed financial analysis Monitor business performance through budgeting forecasting and variance analysis Develop rolling forecasts and cash flow projections Drive improvements in profitability working capital and financial performance Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial records Review revenue recognition accruals prepayments and financial adjustments Monitor project profitability job costing and project accounting activities Manage accounts payable accounts receivable and treasury operations Establish and maintain strong financial controls and governance procedures Ensure compliance with local taxation VAT and statutory requirements Lead external audits and maintain audit-ready documentation Manage relationships with banks auditors government bodies and external advisers Oversee finance systems and ensure data accuracy and integrity Identify opportunities for automation reporting enhancements and process improvements Partner with operational leaders to support strategic and commercial decisions Deliver financial insights and recommendations to senior management Support business planning investment decisions and special projects Sector Finance amp Accounting Subsector Finance Manager Industry Industrial Manufacturing Where Oman Contract type Permanent Consultant name Cheyenne Coutinho Job reference JN-PHONE NUMBER

Qualifications

• * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• * Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CMA preferred
• * Minimum 8-10 years of progressive finance experience
• * Previous leadership experience managing a small team
• * Mandatory experience within service-based industries
• * Strong management reporting, budgeting and forecasting experience
• * Proven experience in financial controls, compliance and governance
• * Experience managing audits, VAT and statutory reporting requirements
• * Strong understanding of cash flow and working capital management
• * Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• * Experience with cloud-based accounting systems
• * Project accounting and job costing experience would be a strong advantage
• * Open to candidates currently based anywhere across the GCC and willing to relocate to Oman
• * Opportunity to lead the finance function for a growing regional business
• * Broad exposure across finance, operations and commercial activities
• * High level of visibility and interaction with senior leadership
• * Relocation opportunity for GCC-based professionals
• * Diverse role combining strategic input with hands‑on execution
• * Collaborative and supportive working environment
• * Strong career development potential within an expanding organisation