Operations Finance Manager

Role Purpose

The Operations Finance Manager oversees the financial performance of multiple (approx.
4) construction/EPC projects
, ensuring consolidated control over budgets, cashflow, treasury, banking relations, and financial governance. The role is both strategic and hands‑on
, requiring strong technical finance skills and the ability to support teams on-site.

• Monitor and analyze financial performance across 4 active projects
  .
• Consolidate project results, cost forecasts, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure consistent financial governance and reporting across all projects.

• Lead and mentor a small team of Finance Controllers, Cost Controllers, and Accountants.
• Set performance targets and ensure high‑quality reporting and analysis.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and guidance to the team when needed.

• Prepare consolidated cashflow forecasts for all projects under responsibility.
• Oversee cash‑in (client certificates) and cash‑out (subcontractor/factory payments).
• Ensure liquidity planning and effective treasury operations across projects.
• Prioritize payments based on project and business‑critical needs.

• Manage direct interactions with banks regarding facilities, overdrafts, and guarantees.
• Oversee issuance, renewal, and monitoring of LGs (Letters of Guarantee) and LCs (Letters of Credit).
• Maintain financial covenant compliance and ensure timely submission of required bank documents.

• Coordinate documentation and compliance for ECA‑backed financing.
• Support the structuring of financing deals for imported materials/equipment.
• Ensure all ECA requirements and reporting obligations are met.

• Oversee monthly closing processes for all assigned projects.
• Review and approve project EACs, cost variance reports, and consolidated P&L.
• Drive improvements in financial accuracy, forecasting discipline, and data quality.

• Review the financial impact of Variation Orders and claims before submission.
• Ensure proper financial backing for commercial negotiations.
• Support Project Directors and Contracts Managers on commercial matters.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement guidelines, and IFRS principles.
• Handle internal/external audits across multiple projects.
• Strengthen financial controls to minimize leakages, cost overruns, and risks.

• Personally review key financial calculations, models, and complex reports.
• Step in operationally when team members face blockers or urgent deadlines.
• Maintain a deep understanding of numbers, not just managerial oversight.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar.
• 10‑15 years' experience in Finance within construction/EPC
  , including multi‑project oversight.
• Strong experience in banking, treasury, and LG/LC management
  .
• Experience with ECAs (or international project financing) is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing teams and working in fast‑paced project environments.
• Advanced Excel + ERP expertise (SAP/Oracle/JDE/IFS).
• Strong English communication;
  Arabic is an advantage.

• Multi‑project financial leadership
• Treasury & banking expertise
• Technical financial modelling
• Team management & mentoring
• Commercial acumen (contracts, claims, VOs)
• Hands‑on problem solving under pressure

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