Finance Manager

AMAN; Muscat; On-site; OMR 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AMAN is seeking a Finance Manager to lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and accounting across the group. The role includes monitoring performance, cash flow and working capital to support sustainable growth, and presenting analyses to inform management decisions.

The candidate will develop and enforce policies, controls and reporting standards, manage treasury operations, and liaise with banks and regulators to ensure VAT and tax compliance in Oman.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or a related role, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cash-flow management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; professional certifications (ACCA, CMA, CPA or equivalent) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and accounting activities across the Group.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, working capital and resource utilization to support business objectives.
• Prepare, review and present financial reports, analyses, forecasts and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Develop, implement and improve financial policies, controls and reporting frameworks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash-flow management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

VAT knowledge

Financial reporting

Communication (Arabic & English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Job description

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and accounting activities across the Group.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, working capital and resource utilization to support business objectives and financial sustainability.
• Prepare, review and present financial reports, analyses, forecasts and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting frameworks.

Treasury, Banking and Investment Management

• Manage treasury operations, cash flow, banking relationships, financing arrangements and investment activities across the Group.
• Evaluate financial risks, funding requirements and capital-allocation strategies to support sustainable growth.
• Maintain effective relationships with banks, financial institutions, investors and other financial stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation and execution of financing, investment and corporate financial initiatives.
• Provide strategic financial advice, commercial insights and performance analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Evaluate business opportunities, investments, acquisitions and strategic initiatives from a financial perspective.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align financial strategies with operational and commercial objectives.
• Support business growth, profitability and long-term financial sustainability through proactive financial planning and analysis.

Governance, Taxation and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax legislation, financial regulations and statutory requirements in the Sultanate of Oman.
• Prepare, review and submit VAT returns, tax filings and other statutory financial reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial and tax records and ensure compliance with the Oman Tax Authority and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Establish and maintain effective financial governance, internal controls, risk-management and compliance frameworks across the Group.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support the implementation of audit recommendations and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Any other responsibilities assigned by management as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial management or a related role, including experience at a supervisory or managerial level.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and cash-flow management.
• Practical knowledge of treasury, banking, investment evaluation and financial-risk management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, VAT and taxation requirements in the Sultanate of Oman.
• Experience coordinating internal and external audits and dealing with banks, auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in financial-management systems, ERP applications and Microsoft Excel.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CMA, CPA or an equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Experience in a consultancy, group-company or multi-entity environment is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong financial analysis, planning and decision-support capabilities.
• Strong leadership, team-management and stakeholder-management skills.
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical financial advice.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and financial-control awareness.
• Strong report-writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting and regulatory deadlines.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional accountability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.