Overview
Join Our Team as Head of Finance!
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving financial excellence? We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Finance to lead our financial planning and strategy, ensuring the company’s financial health and long-term success. This role requires a proactive leader with a strong grasp of financial analysis, governance, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the financial planning process, analyzing company performance and mitigating risks.
- Set and review long-term and annual financial targets, including budget development.
- Develop and improve governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with local laws.
- Design and maintain internal controls and lead risk management initiatives.
- Oversee audit processes and ensure timely reporting and resolution of audit findings.
- Manage IT spending and ensure alignment with company strategy.
- Lead profit improvement projects and support pricing strategy development.
- Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and build profitable partnerships with stakeholders.
- Monitor commercial performance, report to top management, and mentor department heads.
- Oversee procurement and ensure strategic sourcing across the company.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
- CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA required.
- 10+ years in senior finance leadership, preferably in FMCG or bottled water.
- Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and strategic mindset.
- Experience in governance, internal controls, and risk management.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
- Strong project management, problem-solving and leadership skills.
Desirable:
- Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience in multinational companies or large-scale operations.
- Familiarity with international financial regulations and compliance.
- Proficiency in IT hardware, networking, server management, and SAP.
- Insight into the Gulf Market, major brands, and competition.
- Active industry participation and networking.
- Bilingual (Arabic).