Finance Manager

Michael Page; Oman; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an experienced Finance Manager for a hands-on leadership role in Muscat, Oman. You will take full responsibility for finance operations, compliance, reporting, budgeting and administration while guiding a team of three and partnering with business leaders to drive growth and performance.

The role demands a strong background in financial controls, governance and external audits, with a proactive approach to automation and system improvements to support strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related discipline.
• ACCA/CPA/CMA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive finance experience.
• Experience leading a small team in a service-based industry.
• Strong management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and governance.

Responsibilities

• 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 close activities.
• Prepare management accounts, board reports and detailed financial analysis.
• Monitor 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.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Financial controls

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related

ACCA/CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Cloud-based accounting systems

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