Finance Manager - Treasury

A leading real estate developer in Sharjah is seeking a Finance Manager - Treasury to oversee and elevate its treasury operations, financial planning, and cash flow management. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the company’s liquidity strategy, optimise working capital, and build robust banking relationships while ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. You would ideally be a CPA/CA/CMA/CFA/CTP.

What you'll do:

You will play a central role in shaping the organisation’s financial future. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing all aspects of treasury operations—from cash positioning to liquidity monitoring—ensuring resources are utilised efficiently across multiple business entities. You will develop sophisticated cash flow forecasts that underpin both operational requirements and strategic ambitions. Building strong relationships with banks is crucial; you’ll negotiate facilities such as loans or guarantees while continuously reviewing structures for cost effectiveness. Your analytical skills will be put to use preparing detailed forecasts and scenario analyses that inform executive decisions on investments or capital expenditures. Risk management is integral: you’ll identify exposures ranging from liquidity to credit risks and devise strategies to mitigate them. Reporting is another key area—your timely insights into cash flow status or financing activities will guide senior leadership. Compliance is paramount; you’ll ensure adherence to policies and regulations while supporting audit processes. Finally, your commitment to team development will foster a culture of continuous improvement within finance operations.

• Manage daily treasury operations including cash positioning, fund transfers, liquidity monitoring, and intercompany funding activities to ensure optimal resource utilisation across all business entities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts that support operational needs as well as strategic initiatives.
• Optimise working capital by effectively managing receivables, payables, inventory financing, and overseeing bank reconciliations for accuracy in treasury transactions.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with banks and financial institutions by negotiating facilities such as loans, overdrafts, guarantees, letters of credit, and reviewing banking structures for cost efficiency.
• Coordinate all banking documentation including facility renewals and covenant compliance while evaluating financing options to recommend cost-effective funding solutions.
• Prepare detailed financial forecasts, cash budgets, variance analysis reports, and scenario analyses for liquidity planning and risk mitigation.
• Support annual budgeting processes and strategic financial planning by analysing performance data to provide recommendations for profitability improvement.
• Identify and assess financial risks including liquidity, foreign exchange, interest rate, and credit risks; develop strategies to mitigate these exposures while ensuring compliance with debt covenants.
• Prepare timely treasury management reports for senior leadership including key metrics on cash flow status, financing activities, liquidity positions, and assist in monthly/quarterly/year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, banking regulations, statutory requirements; support audits related to treasury activities; implement robust internal controls for authorisation matrices.
• Supervise finance staff by allocating responsibilities, monitoring performance, identifying training needs, supporting professional development initiatives, and promoting continuous improvement within finance processes.

What you bring:

To excel as Finance Manager Treasury, you will bring a wealth of proven experience gained from progressive finance roles—ideally spanning over a decade—with significant exposure to corporate treasury functions. Your academic background should include a relevant degree complemented by professional certifications that underscore your technical expertise. You have demonstrated success in building dependable banking relationships negotiating facilities such as loans or guarantees while leveraging your business acumen to evaluate cost-effective funding solutions. Your proficiency extends to advanced financial modelling forecasting techniques supported by hands-on use of ERP systems like SAP Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics. Industry-specific experience adds value but your ability to adapt across sectors is equally important. You possess deep knowledge of cash management products corporate finance principles IFRS/accounting standards which enables you to deliver accurate reporting under pressure. Your interpersonal skills shine through leadership mentoring team members fostering collaboration & continuous improvement within finance processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field is required; a Master’s Degree or MBA is advantageous for this position.
• Professional certifications such as CPA ACCA CMA CFA CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) are highly preferred for demonstrating advanced expertise.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in finance roles with at least 4–5 years specifically focused on treasury management or corporate treasury functions.
• Proven track record in managing banking relationships including negotiation of facilities like loans or guarantees as well as experience with financing instruments.
• Expertise in cash flow forecasting techniques combined with working capital optimisation strategies across receivables/payables/inventory financing.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems (SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics or similar) alongside proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel & financial analysis tools.
• Industry-specific experience in real estate, manufacturing, trading, or FMCG sectors is considered an asset but not mandatory for success in this role.
• Advanced skills in financial modelling forecasting & deep understanding of treasury management systems are essential for effective performance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cash management banking products financial instruments corporate finance principles IFRS/accounting standards is expected.
• Core competencies include strategic thinking analytical abilities risk assessment negotiation stakeholder management leadership attention to detail communication & presentation skills.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your treasury and finance expertise to new heights, apply now!

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