Finance Manager

Company: "VEXA DS" LLC, part of the "VLand Systems LLC" Group of Companies Location: Sumgayit, Azerbaijan Employment type: Full-time We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead the company's financial strategy, planning, reporting and treasury functions. The successful candidate will partner with senior management on strategic decisions, lead the finance team, and build strong financial processes and controls across the organization. Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Risk Management Develop the company's short-term and long-term financial strategy Analyze capital structure, borrowing capacity, investment opportunities and financing models Implement a systematic approach to financial sustainability and risk management Ensure full alignment between the company's strategic objectives and financial plans Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process, including cross-departmental coordination and methodological guidance Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts with detailed variance and decomposition analyses Conduct budget-versus-actual analyses, explain variances and propose corrective actions Develop budget and cost structures for projects Financial Reporting & Audit Prepare complete periodic financial statements in accordance with IFRS (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) Ensure proper recognition and measurement, monthly closing under Statutory accounting and IFRS standards. Manage the external audit process and coordinate with auditors Prepare analytical and decision-support reports for management Treasury & Working Capital Prepare daily, weekly and monthly liquidity plans Manage credit facilities, bank obligations, advances and payment schedules Optimize accounts receivable and accounts payable to ensure effective working capital management Assess and manage potential cash flow risks Investment & Profitability Analysis Conduct in-depth analysis of project and product profitability Perform feasibility analysis for CAPEX investments or new projects Provide analytical support to management in strategic business decisions Leadership, Controls & Systems Manage the finance team, including task allocation and performance evaluation Lead internal control and process optimization initiatives using a risk-based approach Establish and optimize financial processes within ERP, BI and other systems Develop a reporting culture in line with corporate governance standards Requirements Education & Experience University degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Economics or a related field 5–7 years of professional experience in financial management, preferably in a manufacturing and/or project-based environment Practical experience in IFRS reporting Technical Skills Strong financial modelling skills Advanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query and Power Pivot are an advantage) Experience with ERP and financial systems (SAP, Logo, Odoo, Oracle, etc.) Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI is an advantage Languages English: fluent or upper-intermediate (written and spoken) Professional Qualifications (an advantage) ACCA, CMA and other qualifications/modules Personal Competencies Strong analytical thinking and the ability to structure and interpret complex information Sound decision-making skills and a business-oriented approach Proven leadership and team management skills Integrated mindset and a high level of responsibility Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple processes at once What We Offer 5-day working week Voluntary medical insurance Company-provided lunch and transportation Competitive salary based on qualifications, knowledge and experience Please send your CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button with "Finance Manager" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.