Finance Manager (Glass Manufacturing)

About the role

A client in Faisalabad is looking for a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, analysis and reporting. The role manages a team of four people and works closely with production, procurement, sales and other departments. The person should have at least ten years of experience, preferably as an ACA or CA Finalist.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, prepare annual budgets, forecasts and long-term plans, and monitor performance against them
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports, and provide analysis to senior management
• Monitor cash flows, working capital, receivables, payables and liquidity
• Build and maintain a product costing system for glass manufacturing, analyse furnace costs, yields and energy use, and identify cost-reduction opportunities
• Set up inventory control for raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods, and keep an accurate fixed asset register
• Ensure compliance with Pakistani tax laws, file income tax and withholding tax returns, and handle sales tax and FBR requirements
• Supervise daily accounting, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations and monthly closing under IFRS
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, manage banking relationships and financing, and oversee bank guarantees and letters of credit
• Strengthen internal controls, coordinate internal and external audits, and lead the Finance & Accounts team

Required profile

• At least ten years of experience
• ACA qualification or CA Finalist preferred
• Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills