Finance Manager

Michael Page; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation to Oman

Career development

Senior leadership exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an experienced Finance Manager in Muscat, Oman. This hands-on leadership role oversees finance operations, compliance, reporting, budgeting and administration, while leading a small team and partnering with business leaders to support growth.

Responsibilities include monthly closes, management accounts and board reports, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, and ensuring robust controls, audits and VAT compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• ACCA/CPA CMA preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Experience in service-based industries.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance and administration function across the Oman business.
• Manage and develop a team of three professionals.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close activities.
• Prepare management accounts and board reports.
• Monitor budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Drive improvements in profitability and working capital.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Management reporting

Team leadership

Cash flow

Tax compliance

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established business based in Muscat, Oman. This is a hands-on leadership role with full responsibility for finance operations, compliance, reporting, budgeting, and administration, while managing a team of three and partnering closely with business leaders to support growth and operational performance.

Client Details

Our client is a leading service-based organisation operating across the Middle East, delivering specialised technical and operational solutions to a diverse customer base. With a strong reputation in its sector and ambitious growth plans, the business offers a collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in commercial decision-making and business success

Description

• 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

Profile

• 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

Job Offer

• 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

Skills

Budgeting, financial planning and analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, reporting, audit, compliance