Job Description

We’re looking for a Head of Finance for our client in the FMCG industry.  This job works very closely with the entrepreneurial owner.

Responsibilities:

• Direction for the entire finance team, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, and treasury functions.
• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy, including long-range financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee the financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS standards.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity
• Identify trends and risks, providing insights to inform business decisions.
• Develop and implement internal controls
• Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and other financial institutions.
• Partner with business leaders across the organization: To develop and implement strategies that drive growth and profitability.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes
• Help the business Scale Financially: Ability to raise Debt / Equity as required via Bank Facilities and Future Equity Rounds
• Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with other departments.
• Monitor and report on budget performance, providing variance analysis and recommendations for adjustments.
• Ensure budget variances are within acceptable limits and implement corrective actions for any significant variances.
• Manage Microsoft Dynamics ERP System & other critical IT systems Leveraging AI to improve team productivity

Requirements:

• This role would suit a strong Financial Controller, ready to step up to FD level
• FMCG or similar industry experience, gained in a large MNC, as well as someone who has worked in a smaller business. This combination is ideal for this role.
• Suitable candidates should have an entrepreneurial mindset, able to make a decision without necessarily having all the relevant information
• A strong commercial finance background, and a strong technical accounting expertise.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Financial modeling experience to help the company access strategic decisions (in FMCG)
• Results Oriented
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. Ability to manage cross-functional relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address financial challenges and identify opportunities. Innovative approach to finding solutions and improving financial processes.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders and adapt to the various audiences (including non-financial) such as Banks, Customers, Investors, etc
• UAE experience is essential
• Someone must be able join within 1 month from now

Thank you for your application.  Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Please note that by applying to this role, your profile will be searchable in our database.  Our Recruiters will contact you should another suitable role become available.