Finance Manager

ZMC Express Cargo is a global logistics company delivering end-to-end freight forwarding, cargo shipping, and supply chain management solutions. ZMC Express Cargo is hiring a Finance Manager to be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, responsible for overseeing the financial operations of ZMC Express Cargo. Main Duties & Responsibilities   Financial Management & Reporting Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with corporate policies and applicable standards. Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the CFO, including variance analysis, trend explanations, and performance dashboards. Oversee the completeness and quality of financial data across all the companies in the UAE. Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Control Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for logistics and car rental operations (revenue, costs, fleet utilization impacts, and margin performance). Track KPIs and financial targets, identify deviations early, and propose corrective actions. Support strategic planning through financial modeling and scenario analysis to inform business growth decisions. Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital Optimization Manage cash flow planning, monitor cash positions, and coordinate funding needs with the CFO. Drive working capital improvements (receivables, payables, inventory/maintenance-related costs where applicable). Ensure adherence to payment terms, banking facilities, and treasury controls. Financial Compliance, Controls & Risk Management Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, VAT requirements, internal governance/financial controls and its updates.  Strengthen internal control frameworks to reduce risk (fraud prevention, cost control, approval workflows). Coordinate audit readiness activities and address findings from internal/external audits. Cost Accounting & Profitability Analysis Establish and maintain cost tracking and profitability analysis for logistics routes and projects, as well as fleet-related activities. Monitor key cost drivers (maintenance, rentals/lease costs, fuel, depreciation, fleet downtime, logistics overhead). Provide management with actionable insights to improve margins and operational efficiency. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management Manage, coach, and develop the finance team, including setting priorities and ensuring delivery timelines are met. Partner with operations, procurement, HR, and legal teams to support financial decisions and commercial initiatives. Communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders and support management meetings.   Job Specifications   Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Professional Qualification: CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent (or in progress), strongly preferred. Experience:  8–10+ years of finance experience, including at least 2–3 years in a managerial role (logistics and/or fleet/car rental experience is a strong advantage). Nationality : Arab Nationalities    Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Strong understanding of UAE financial compliance and VAT basics ERP/Accounting system experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, or similar)   Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Close attention to detail and accuracy in reporting Leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence decisions Strong ethics and ability to manage confidential information   Language Skills: English proficiency (Arabic is a mandatory). Work Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to JFZ, Dubai.