18 Financial Management jobs in Bahrain

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Closing Date

27-Mar-2025

Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here: Zain Overview

The role of the Financial Planning and Analysis Expert is to independently manage the financial planning and business performance analysis within Zain Bahrain. Reporting directly to the Budgeting and Business Performance Manager, the role combines elements of financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis to drive strategic decision-making and ensure the company is moving toward achieving its goals. The role requires an expert who has experience within the telecom field.

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a relevant field. CMA & FMVA preferred.
2. Experience: 8-10+ years of experience in financial planning, business performance analysis, financial analysis, or a similar role in Telecom.
3. Skills:
   • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
   • Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
   • Excellent knowledge of key financial concepts, performance metrics, and reporting methodologies.
   • Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
   • Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
   • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
   • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial and operational data for analysis.
2. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), profitability, and other financial metrics.
3. Conduct in-depth analysis to identify trends, patterns, and drivers of business performance, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
4. Prepare and deliver regular performance reports, highlighting key findings and presenting them to senior management and stakeholders.
5. Develop financial models and forecasts to evaluate business initiatives and assess their impact on financial performance.
6. Identify areas for process improvement and optimization to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business performance analysis and reporting.
7. Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools and technologies in business performance analysis and reporting.
8. Manage and monitor the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
9. Enhance budgeting and forecasting techniques to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
10. Design and review monthly financial performance reporting packages, including budget, forecasts, actuals of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows, ensuring alignment with overall targets and operational plans.
11. Review Business Case Studies to support better decision-making aligned with the budget and strategic plan.
12. Perform any related tasks as required or assigned.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

We are Pramac, a Generac Company, leading the evolution to more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions.

Established in 1966, we have always evolved, expanding our product portfolio and becoming the global benchmark for the production of generators and warehouse material handling equipment. Our diverse business lines ensure the company is a leading player in a wide variety of global markets. We are now looking for a Finance Manager who will be the responsible for the month end closing process that should be upload on the consolidation software day 2 after the month end.

Directly reporting to the local Chief Operating Officer, the Finance Manager will be the go-to person for all matters concerning finance and accounting for the company and a critical business partner for the management team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Producing accurate, on time monthly management reports, including P&L and balance sheets
• Assisting in preparing budgets, monitoring sales and profit forecasts and advising management on all financial matters
• Report Company Tax
• Overseeing invoicing and providing statements to customers
• Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and associated analysis
• Managing risk, liaising with auditors and ensuring the business is compliant with relevant legislation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Exceptional understanding and experience with Month End Financial reporting
• Proven experience in the same role dealing with similar complexities
• Good understanding of current IFRS Accounting Standards
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• High level attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SOX and ICoFR internal control framework
• Audit experience would be viewed positively
• Working with Oracle or similar ERP
• Analytical experience dealing with large data sets, manipulation and complex reporting;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Personal skills:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Team player that can be counted on to help when required
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills
• Problem solving attitude
• Ability to work in close, team environment
• Self-starter with a 'can-do' mentality

Job Location:

• Capital Governorate, Bahrain (On - Site)

If you think you have the right skills for the role, share your profile with us and do not hesitate to contact us!

Bachelor of Science, Chartered Accountant(Chartered Accountant), CA Inter(Chartered Accountant)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Manama, Bahrain
Reports to: Head of Finance
Department: Finance

Job Purpose:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations of a Kuwaiti entity from Bahrain, ensuring full compliance with Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) laws and regulations. The parent company of Kuwait entity is based in Bahrain.

The role involves financial planning and analysis, regulatory reporting, budgeting, internal reporting, and collaboration with auditors and regulators. This position plays a key role in supporting company’s operations and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise all finance and accounting operations for the Kuwait entity.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including the financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Kuwait CMA regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of the required reports.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all relevant Kuwait CMA laws, circulars, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance departments to ensure accurate regulatory filings.
• Liaise with CMA inspectors and manage audit or review processes as required.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for the Kuwait entity.
• Analyze variances and provide insightful reporting and recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and enforce robust internal controls in line with Kuwait regulatory frameworks.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives, especially those involving financial and regulatory risk.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal teams, auditors, external consultants, and regulatory body in Kuwait.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the board of directors and executive management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA, CIA) required.
• Prior experience with investment companies and cross-border operations is preferred .
• Proven knowledge of Kuwait CMA laws , regulatory requirements, and financial reporting obligations.
• Strong command of IFRS , financial modeling, and budgeting.
• Familiarity with investment products, portfolio accounting, and fund structures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Fluency in Arabic & English.
• Open to travel to Kuwait (when required).

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience working within financial services.
• Knowledge of GCC financial regulatory environments .

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We seek a highly qualified Group Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of a dynamic holding company with diverse subsidiaries in Bahrain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing a centralized financefunction, strengthening financial controls, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Establish and oversee a centralized finance function, ensuring alignment with the groups strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and financial statements, to provide insights for decision-making.
• Manage financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Oversee treasury functions, including cash management, risk management, and banking relationships.
• Lead the implementation of the financial modules of an ERP system (Odoo).
• Drive financial systems and processes improvement initiatives.
• Manage financial accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Provide financial support to subsidiaries, including financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting principles.
• Experience in implementing financial modules on ERP systems, preferably Odoo.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Financial modeling and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• ERP system implementation
• Team management
• Business acumen
• Strategic thinking
• Problem-solving
• Leadership
• Communication

Please send us your updated resume to:

Our client is A leading Financial Services Group in Riyadh is seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Finance Manager to join their team.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to play a key role in managing capital investment portfolios or real estate development projects.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the development of comprehensive financial models and forecasts, conducting variance analysis to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Capital Structure Management: Optimize the company's capital structure by managing the mix of debt and equity, evaluating financing options, and making recommendations to senior management.
• Investment Appraisal: Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investments or real estate projects, assessing feasibility, risks, and returns to inform decision-making.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with business units to develop annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring and reporting on performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies.
• Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash flow planning and management to ensure liquidity, implementing strategies to optimize working capital.
• Strategic Financial Advisory: Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Corporate Finance Manager, with a focus on either capital investment or real estate development.
• Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency in financial analysis tools.
• Excellent understanding of corporate finance principles and investment appraisal techniques.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.

Join a dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the financial future of a leading company.

• Financial Duties and Projects :
  • Plan and execute financial tasks.
  • Prepare financial statements, reports, and forecasts to ensure the company’s financial stability.
  • Draft budgets, income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and other necessary reports required by regulatory authorities.
  • Manage risks associated with financial activities.
• Monthly Processes :
  • Compile financial reports and supervise month-end processes.
  • Draft procurement processes and approve purchase orders.
• Metrics and KPIs :
  • Monitor and manage metrics, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate reports for the financial department.
• Financial Evaluation :
  • Evaluate the organization’s financial performance and measure returns on investments.

• Education : A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. ACCA / CA inter preferred.
• Experience : At least 5 years of experience in a relevant financial position.

Job Purpose:
Daily P&L monitoring, preparation of MIS reports, compilation of Budgets/forecasts and perform other ad hoc project tasks / financial analysis for Group Finance in supporting financial reporting / mis requirements for businesses (Group WB & Treasury business lines). Job also includes participating in system upgrades/testing from a Group Finance perspective.

Principal Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables of Role:

• Assist in production of monthly Business Performance Packs including daily P&L, flash reports, and Monthly Performance Packs.
• Assist in preparing Liabilities / cash management reporting and monitoring of application of FTP in line with approved methodology.
• Assist in preparation of Business KPIs to facilitate monitoring of progress in Strategic initiatives
• Assist in data collation from core systems, external systems to investigate any anomalies and preparation of ad hoc analysis of financial information as required.
• Assist in production of ABC Libya performance reports.
• Support IT Projects involving Group Finance (EDW, new core banking). Participate in the UAT, assist with UAT Documentation of the accounting results and other related requirements from the project.
• Reconciliation: Doing a deep dive in the core banking system for any data related issues for income/exposures/any other pillar impacting the Wholesale banking performance

• Excellent PC skills, particularly MS Office and ability to present information.
• Good Communications/interpersonal skills.
• Good degree of analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of IFRS requirements.
• Advantage: Understanding of Banking products and the related market dynamics.
• Advantage: Awareness of Performance Management too

• Accounting Degree / Pursuing professional qualification (CFA, CPA, CA, ACCA etc)

• 2-4 years of experience in Banking, other Financial Institution or Big 4

• Constantly eager to learn & develop.
• Self-motivated.
• Good communication skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Purpose:
Daily P&L monitoring, preparation of MIS reports, compilation of Budgets/forecasts and perform other ad hoc project tasks / financial analysis for Group Finance in supporting financial reporting / mis requirements for businesses (Group WB & Treasury business lines). Job also includes participating in system upgrades/testing from a Group Finance perspective.

Principal Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables of Role:

• Assist in production of monthly Business Performance Packs including daily P&L, flash reports, and Monthly Performance Packs.
• Assist in preparing Liabilities / cash management reporting and monitoring of application of FTP in line with approved methodology.
• Assist in preparation of Business KPIs to facilitate monitoring of progress in Strategic initiatives
• Assist in data collation from core systems, external systems to investigate any anomalies and preparation of ad hoc analysis of financial information as required.
• Assist in production of ABC Libya performance reports.
• Support IT Projects involving Group Finance (EDW, new core banking). Participate in the UAT, assist with UAT Documentation of the accounting results and other related requirements from the project.
• Reconciliation: Doing a deep dive in the core banking system for any data related issues for income/exposures/any other pillar impacting the Wholesale banking performance

• Excellent PC skills, particularly MS Office and ability to present information.
• Good Communications/interpersonal skills.
• Good degree of analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of IFRS requirements.
• Advantage: Understanding of Banking products and the related market dynamics.
• Advantage: Awareness of Performance Management too

• Accounting Degree / Pursuing professional qualification (CFA, CPA, CA, ACCA etc)

• 2-4 years of experience in Banking, other Financial Institution or Big 4

• Constantly eager to learn & develop.
• Self-motivated.
• Good communication skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills

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• Conducting in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and trend analysis, to support business objectives.
• Developing and maintaining complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Preparing comprehensive financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.
• Analyzing key financial metrics and performance indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Assisting with the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
• Evaluating investment opportunities, performing due diligence, and conducting financial feasibility studies.
• Monitoring and analyzing financial performance against budget and prior periods, highlighting key deviations and proposing corrective actions.
• Collaborating with various departments to gather financial data, understand business drivers, and support their financial planning needs.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
• Staying current with industry best practices and regulatory changes affecting financial reporting and analysis.

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or investment banking.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation skills using tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software is a plus.
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial challenges and opportunities.