Finance Manager

We are looking for a seasoned Manager Finance with a minimum of 8 years of experience to join a UAE-based logistics and transportation company. This role will be based in Islamabad and involves working remotely while providing comprehensive financial oversight across various functions including logistics operations, fleet management, transportation, warehousing, customer contracts, budgeting, reporting, cost control, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial and operational finance expertise and collaborate closely with UAE-based management and operational teams to ensure financial discipline, profitability, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end financial management and provide commercial finance support for logistics and transportation operations.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting segmented by business unit, customer, route, fleet, and service line, including revenue, cost, and profitability analysis.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and present detailed financial reports, dashboards, and insights to senior management.
- Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash-flow forecasts, and financial models tailored to logistics and transportation operations.
- Implement robust budgetary controls and monitor variances with actionable insights.
- Ensure proper allocation and monitoring of costs related to fleet, fuel, maintenance, manpower, subcontracting, warehousing, and other operating expenses.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining project delivery timelines.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks across finance and logistics/transportation operations.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Strengthen financial governance, risk management, and audit readiness, liaising with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes.
- Oversee accurate fleet, route, and customer costing, operating margin analysis, and cost-to-serve analysis.
- Manage ERP systems to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and real-time financial visibility, driving automation and process improvements in finance systems and reporting.
- Handle UAE VAT, corporate/income tax, withholding tax, and other relevant tax and regulatory matters, ensuring timely filings and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with operations, fleet management, procurement, warehousing, commercial, and customer-facing teams to provide financial insights supporting strategic decision-making.
- Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies as required.

Required Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or CMA qualified or finalist preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in finance, preferably within logistics, transportation, fleet management, supply chain, warehousing, or related service sectors.
- Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for large-scale or multi-location operations.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, project accounting, and cost control mechanisms.
- Hands-on experience in designing and implementing internal control frameworks.
- In-depth understanding of IFRS, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Details

- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary Range: Rs100,000 to Rs180,000 per month
- Work Location: In person (Islamabad office) with remote coordination for UAE operations

This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in the financial management of a dynamic logistics and transportation company, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial discipline and operational efficiency.