Join Our Dynamic Team - Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC)
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to lead Gulf Helicopters Company's financial governance, accounting operations, budgeting, reporting, treasury, insurance administration, and joint venture oversight. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and strategic decision support across the organization.
Role Purpose To direct Gulf Helicopters' financial governance by managing end-to-end accounting operations, leading budgeting and reporting activities, overseeing Joint Ventures (JVs), insurance programs, and accounting teams, while optimizing cash flow and financial controls to ensure compliance, liquidity, and strategic support for growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Leadership & Team Management: Lead and supervise the Finance Department, ensuring efficient execution of financial activities aligned with company policies and objectives.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to finance personnel and direct reports.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
- Monitor departmental performance and ensure achievement of financial and operational objectives.
- Budgeting & Financial Performance: Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and strategic targets.
- Analyze financial variances and provide recommendations to management for corrective action.
- Support executive management with financial insights and data-driven decision-making.
- Financial Operations & Accounting Management: Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), payroll, treasury, and accounting processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
- Oversee bank reconciliations and financial reporting accuracy.
- Maintain robust accounting controls and financial governance practices.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements, and company policies.
- Joint Venture & Affiliate Oversight: Review and assess the financial performance of Joint Ventures and affiliated businesses.
- Monitor consolidated financial statements and key performance indicators.
- Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance monitoring mechanisms.
- Collaborate with Legal and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
- Recommend strategic initiatives to optimize the performance of GHC's investment portfolio.
- Insurance Administration: Manage corporate insurance programs covering aircraft, assets, liabilities, and employee benefits.
- Coordinate with insurance brokers, underwriters, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely policy renewals and adequate insurance coverage.
- Review claims history, risk exposure, and insurance cost optimization opportunities.
- Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, corporate governance requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain effective internal controls and financial risk management practices.
- Support internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.
- Monitor financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and cost optimization.
- Support enhancements to financial systems, controls, and reporting tools.
- Promote best practices aligned with industry standards and organizational objectives.
- Contribute to business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- HSE & Corporate Compliance: Ensure compliance with HSSEQ policies and corporate governance requirements.
- Promote a culture of risk awareness, safety, and operational excellence.
- Support emergency response readiness and compliance programs when required.
Critical Competencies
- Strategic Vision & Financial Leadership
- Financial Governance & Internal Controls
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
- Joint Venture & Affiliate Management
- Insurance Administration & Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance
- Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Change Leadership & Continuous Improvement
Performance Indicators
- Timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Achievement of budget and financial performance targets.
- Strong cash flow management and liquidity position.
- Successful management of Joint Venture and affiliate performance.
- Effective insurance coverage and risk mitigation.
- Positive audit outcomes and regulatory compliance.
- Enhanced financial controls and operational efficiencies.
- Continuous improvement and automation of finance processes.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited university.
- Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and financial management functions.
- Minimum 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Proven experience managing accounting operations, treasury, budgeting, financial reporting, and corporate governance.
- Experience within aviation, transportation, oil & gas, engineering, or other asset-intensive industries is an advantage.
Technical & Behavioral Skills
- Strategic Vision and Executive Leadership.
- Financial Governance and Internal Controls.
- Budget Forecasting and Financial Planning.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and corporate finance principles.
- Advanced financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Strong commercial and business acumen.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and decision-making capability.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
Working Relationships Internal Stakeholders
- CEO
- Executive Management Team
- Department Heads
- Finance Department Team
External Stakeholders
- Regulatory Authorities
- Banking Institutions
- Insurance Brokers & Underwriters
- Joint Venture Partners & Affiliates
- External Auditors & Consultants