Overview

Job Overview:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial performance of D42’s Production vertical, ensuring efficient management of CAPEX/OPEX, compliance with regional regulations, and alignment with corporate financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Finance Oversight:

  • Manage financial activities related to D42’s production assets, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Oversee CAPEX investments in production assets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and maximizing return on investment.

Cost Analysis & Optimization:

  • Conduct thorough cost analysis across production operations to identify efficiencies and drive profitability.
  • Monitor and control OPEX to ensure optimal use of resources.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

  • Prepare financial statements in line with IFRS and local GAAP.
  • Ensure all production-related financial activities comply with regional tax laws and regulatory requirements in the GCC.

Financial Planning & Strategy:

  • Collaborate with production teams to support strategic financial planning, including long-term investments in new technologies and facilities.
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives and support capital allocation decisions.

Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA) are preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in financial management, with a focus on production or manufacturing sectors.
  • Proven experience managing CAPEX/OPEX in a complex, multinational environment.
  • GCC regional exposure is required, with fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, and production-specific financial processes.
  • Familiarity with financial systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on production-related financial challenges.
  • Leadership experience in managing finance teams in a production setting.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights for senior management.

Compensation:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.

About D42 Group

D42 is a global leader in FMCG, specializing in end-to-end production solutions within the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company operates a vertically integrated supply chain, combining production, logistics, and retail to deliver high-quality consumer goods to global markets.