Finance Manager (CFO)- Mandarin Speaker

We are seeking a Finance Manager (CFO-level) for a greenfield manufacturing project in Oman. The role involves leading financial management from construction to operations. Candidates must have extensive finance leadership experience in manufacturing or asset-heavy industries, with expertise in budgeting, cost control, and compliance. Fluency in Mandarin and English is essential, along with GCC regional experience.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Finance Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:

Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the plant’s operational goals.
• Lead budgeting processes, financial forecasting, and cash management strategies to maximise efficiency and support business growth.
• Establish comprehensive financial models for feasibility studies, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and investment decisions.

Accounting & Reporting:

• Oversee accounting operations to ensure accuracy, compliance with legal standards, and alignment with company policies.
• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow analyses.
• Ensure timely preparation of local and group-level financial statements and management reports to support decision-making.

Cost Control & Risk Management:

• Manage financial operations during the construction phase, including fund utilisation monitoring, payment schedules, cost control alerts, and ROI tracking.
• Design and implement internal control systems tailored to the plant’s needs, focusing on procurement payments, contract execution, inventory assets, and compliance risks.
• Develop tax strategies to optimise obligations while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, procurement, supply chain, production, legal teams, and external advisors to align financial arrangements with project milestones.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration mechanisms to enhance operational efficiency.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build a high-performing local finance team to provide stable support for long-term plant operations.
• Drive digitisation initiatives within the finance function to enhance process efficiency and standardisation.

Candidate Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should meet the following qualifications:

Education & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Audit, or related fields; professional certifications such as CPA/ACCA/CMA are preferred.
• Fluency in Mandarin (required) and English; Arabic language skills are an added advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards (IAS) and financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Proficiency in financial systems; experience with SAP or similar software is advantageous.

Experience & Competencies:

• At least 10 years of finance-related experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role within manufacturing or plant-based industries.
• Proven expertise across core finance areas such as accounting, treasury management, tax compliance, internal controls, and business analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing cost accounting and managing inventory assets such as raw materials and fixed assets.
• Familiarity with large-scale projects or greenfield setups; prior involvement in capacity expansion or heavy asset investments is advantageous.
• Experience working on overseas projects or cross-border finance management; willingness to commit to a long-term assignment in Oman is essential.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions like engineering and production teams.
• Resilience under pressure with strong risk awareness and results orientation in complex environments.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply today!

Please note that only qualified candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.