Senior Finance Manager

Shipa Delivery is an online platform that makes it easier for businesses and consumers to send and receive parcels within the GCC. Our expanding operation connects users with a network of delivery assets and services via mobile apps and online business dashboards. We make collection of packages within one hour a reality, along with a choice of on-demand, same-day, next-day, and cross-border delivery services. Shipa Delivery’s technology stack provides real-time parcel tracking via GPS; and for businesses, an integrated solution to streamline last-mile logistics and automate delivery management.

We celebrate versatile and self-driven candidates. We need you to be obsessed with customer engagement and be a force of evolution to make us better every day. Our culture is all about speed and care. 
Role Summary:
As a Sr. Finance Manager, you will serve as a strategic advisor to key business units, providing financial insights to drive data-driven decision-making. You will collaborate closely with product, marketing, and operational teams to align financial performance with business strategy.
This role involves financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing cash flow, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and growth in a competitive market.
The role requires a proactive individual with a strong accounting background, proficiency in finance software tools, and a keen analytical mind.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the development of strategic financial plans and aligning financial goals with
  operational objectives to drive long-term growth.
• Working with business leaders to improve revenue and margin forecasting, including
  enhanced pipeline management and analysis.
• Developing financial models, budgets, forecasts, and strategies to enhance the business.
• Analyzing financial performance and providing insights for strategic decision-making.
• Developing and presenting comprehensive monthly MIS reports to aid in strategic decision-making.
• Preparing financial projections and budgets in line with the business plan to the
  approval of senior management and the Board.
• Monitoring funding, disbursements, repayments, and related financial reports.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and serving as a trusted advisor
  to provide insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Assessing financial risks and developing mitigation strategies to protect the
  organization's financial health.
• Implementing accounting practices to track and analyze costs accurately.
• Managing the central cash flow to meet operational needs.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate monthly closure of accounts.
• Overseeing timely VAT returns, EPG returns, and corporate tax compliance per local regulations.
• Overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Processing the payroll via WPS.
• Handling accounting teams across other stations.
• Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and internal controls.
• Liaising with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.